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celebrating international culture and diversity in bournemouth & poole 

DISCOVER THE WORLD ON YOUR DOORSTEP

The One World by the Sea celebrates international culture through food, music, dance, sport, theatre, film and education. It is an annual festival featuring events across Bournemouth and Poole, with support from local community groups.

2018 PROGRAMME

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WORLD DISCOVERY DAY
 
EXPERIENCE 
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INTERNATIONAL FOOD
 
WHAT ARE YOU DOING FOR LUNCH?
COOKERY THEATRE
 
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WORLD MUSIC
 
DRUMMING WORKSHOPS
SOUNDS OF THE DIDGERIDOO
 
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FAMILY ACTIVITIES
 
FACE PAINTING
BEFRIEND AN ALPACA
INTERNATIONAL STORYTELLING

 
CHALLENGES
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LEARN NEW SKILLS FROM AROUND THE WORLD
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ONE WORLD MANY VOICES (18+ ONLY)
 
PROGRAMME 
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18.00
YUI
 
HAUNTING SOUNDS FROM SWEDISH-BORN THAI MUSICIAN

19.00
SHEBOSHKA
 
HEART-FEALT HARMONIES FROM ANGLO-TURKISH DUO

20.00
JOHN KAY
 
THOUGHT-PROVOKING INTERNATIONALLY-THEMED POETRY

21.00
SALSAPPEAL
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LIVELY LATIN RHYTHMS FROM MULTI-NATIONAL SIX-PIECE BAND
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*Please note that times may be subject to change.
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ONE WORLD POOLES TOGETHER
 
PROGRAMME 
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12.30
Sari demonstration & Indian dance: Unity In Vision

13.00
Sounds of the didgeridoo & international story-telling: Chris ‘Daku’ Holland 

13.30 & 14.30
Nepali dance steps: UK-Nepal Friendship Society

14.00 & 15.15
World rhythms with Heike’s Drum Circle

15.00
Travel-inspired performance poetry: John Kay

16.00
African dance: Z Movements & UMOJA Unity Dancers

16.00
Accordion World Tunes: Adam Smith

16.30
Russian dance: DRUZHBA Arts in Rhythm Ensemble

Plus
15-minute international challenges throughout the afternoon where you can learn new skills from around the world!

*Please note that times may be subject to change.
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INTERNATIONAL FAMILY DAY
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PROGRAMME 
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11.00
Cuban DJ-R-Nandez: Salsa sounds 
 
11.30
Dragon of The South: Chinese lion dance 

 
11.45
Polonez Dance: Polish folk dancing and song 

12.15
Winners’ Announcement: OWBTS school art competition & Facebook winner of Sharkey’s annual pass 

12.30
Bournemouth Male Voice Choir: Multicultural song
 
13.00
Barulho: samba reggae funk 
 
13.45
Zdravets & Zlaten Klas: traditional Bulgarian dance 
 
14.45
Colores Mexicanos: regional Mexican dance 
 
15.30
DRUZHBA Arts in Rhythm: children’s Russian dance 
 
16.00
Afro-Tallawah: fusion of Afro, Latin & Caribbean music

*Please note that times may be subject to change.

ONE WORLD BY THE SEA 2017 PHOTOS

ONE WORLD BY THE SEA LAUNCH BROCHURE

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