Voices of Partition - Man Mela Theatre Company
Work:: Voices of Partition (S01927233217)
Voices of Partition explores the tragic events surrounding, and the legacy of the partition of British India in 1947. A principle aim of the theatre debates has been to foster a spirit of reconciliation and healing between British Panjabi people of Hindu, Muslim, Christian and Sikh backgrounds and all other communities who have suffered the consequences of partitions.
Production:: Man Mela Theatre Company (T01860136428)
This evening of music and spoken word celebrates the beginning of ‘Sangat’, a coming together of cultures within Wales inspired by the legacies of the partition of British India and the formation of Pakistan and India in 1947. The evening features contributions from playwright Mazhar Tirmazi; the Sangat Community Chorus of Barry and the Vale (pictured); Welsh-Estonian folk duo, Sild; and poet Menna Elfyn who has recently written a new poem in aid of the Disaster Appeal in Pakistan. Voices of Partition is a new project featuring a series of debates and multi-lingual performances, readings and cultural exchanges.
Listing:: L0472966410
Man Mela Theatre Company
This evening of music and spoken word celebrates the beginning of ‘Sangat’, a coming together of cultures within Wales inspired by the legacies of the partition of British India and the formation of Pakistan and India in 1947. The evening features contributions from playwright Mazhar Tirmazi; the Sangat Community Chorus of Barry and the Vale (pictured); Welsh-Estonian folk duo, Sild; and poet Menna Elfyn who has recently written a new poem in aid of the Disaster Appeal in Pakistan. Voices of Partition is a new project featuring a series of debates and multi-lingual performances, readings and cultural exchanges.