Manchester to host ‘See My World’ festival celebrating African diaspora creativity
The Guardian reported that the upcoming event See My World will showcase pan‑African thought through film, poetry and dance.
The Guardian reported that the upcoming event See My World will showcase pan‑African thought through film, poetry and dance. Inspired by African philosophies that examine how lessons from the past can shape the present and near future, the festival builds on momentum sparked by local activists and creatives. It is described as a day dedicated to independent creators from across the African diaspora in the north of England. The programme is scheduled for 21 November at the Contact theatre in Manchester.
The festival aims to highlight the contributions of African‑origin artists and to explore how their cultural perspectives can inform contemporary artistic practice.
Why it matters
The event brings African diaspora voices to a wider UK audience, fostering cultural exchange and highlighting the relevance of African philosophical ideas in modern art.
Key details
- Location
- United Kingdom · Europe
- Reported by
- The Guardian
- First reported
- Key names
- African, Manchester, See My World, England
- Section
- Entertainment
- Figure cited
- See My World, a day dedicated to independent creators from across the African diaspora in the north of England, will take place at the Contact theatre on 21 November. (The Guardian)
Sources
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- The GuardianHow African philosophies inspired a new approach to staging film festivals in Manchester
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