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Maison Foo Theatre of Sanctuary hosts online event to celebrate the launch of their Meet Your Neighbour website, giving a unique insight into the lives of those seeking sanctuary in the UK. Back in 2021, Maison Foo launched their innovative Meet Your Neighbour project, this creative installation saw artists and designers from around the world fuse together audio storytelling, visual art and new technologies to bring to life the tales and passions of those currently seeking sanctuary in the UK. This pop up multi- sensory experience celebrated people seeking sanctuary in the UK, through photography, mixed media art, audio and design, housed in a miniature model neighbourhood. storytellers (those seeking sanctuary), worked with artists and model makers to devise a street made up of different houses. Each house contained a story, which visitors experienced through headphones. The positive impact of ‘Meet Your Neighbour' was felt by many of those who took part and their wider family who attended the event back in September 2021. Basema, who is originally from Kuwait was a storyteller for the project, said: "This project helped me to take first step after I lost everything. It gave me hope, confidence and to feel useful, and I believe now that nothing is impossible." Ghani, who came to the UK from Syria, and was a guest at Meet Your Neighbour, said: "This is the first time since arriving in the UK that I feel I truly belong. Thank you for this gift, I am so happy today I have tears."

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Company: Maison Foo Theatre (host)