
International
Mother Language Day:-
Basingstoke Multicultural Forum organised an event to
celebrate the International Mother Language Week in
partnership with BDBC, BCOT, Children Centres and EMTAS on
Tuesday, 21st February 2012 from 5:00pm to 8:30pm. The event
took place at BCOT. For more information please click here.
PSHE Day:-
On March 2012, Basingstoke MultiCultural Forum and Fort Hill
Community School organised PSHE Day at Fort Hill school , the
theme of the day was religious Education and Multi
Culturalisim . Local faith leaders had displays and answered
pupils questions.
Multicultural
or Multiple Cultures - 12th May 2012:-
The event is about/aim People, groups and forums in
Basingstoke were invited to share thoughts and engage in a
discussion about the Basingstoke's community from the aspects
of diversity and social cohesion. The discussion was based on
a film screening that contained interviews of about 30 local
participants. About 40 people attended the meeting.
The film was a part of a project named "A Portrait of
Basingstoke" made by visual artist Ayat Alhaji. Please click here
to see the video.
Feedback - The attendants were from various backgrounds
including members from the Basingstoke & Dean County
Council. At the discussion, few people talked about their
experiences of being in a multicultural family and friends
that has enriched their life with various practices and
qualities. Participants seemed pleased to live within a
"multicultural" society. Few stated that we have some isolated
communities, and that there should be more work to encourage
interaction. Some others stated that Basingstoke is doing
well, and far better than other cities.
Basingstoke Deputy Mayor and his wife (who looked form the far
East) were present; he complemented the work that forums
accomplish to create some big diverse events, like "The world
Party in the Park" which took place last summer when thousands
of people attended.
A thought were brought up that forums could do some sort of
"thematic" events, so attendants can share a story or
tradition, which sounded like a productive idea to some.
Another person mentioned that there are enclosed communities
who do not like to interact with others at all. A shared view
was about involving school kids in more activities that forums
organise.
The discussion was overwhelming, everyone had plenty of
viewpoints to share, that extended over the designated time
for the event/meeting.
A questionnaire was handed out to participants, and several
people filled these with some positive and constructive
comments that echoed the mentioned discussion.
For more information please click here.
Interfaith Walk:-
As part of the Interfaith Week Basingstoke MultiCultural Forum
with Basingstoke Faiths Leaders and Youth of Peace organised
4th Annual Interfaith Walk Saturday 17th November 2012 at
2-4.30pm at Carnival Hall Council Road, Basingstoke visiting A
Mandir, All Saints' church, Albirr Mosque and Gurdwara and
learn about some of the many faiths of Basingstoke Everyone is
welcome!
This forum meeting briught together different faith
communities to walk in friendship and nurture further
understanding with visits to local faith establishments. This
is an event part of National Interfaith Week. There will be
refreshments and an opportunity for questions and discussion.
Through this event we achieved:
- Highlight the good work done by local faith, interfaith and faith-based groups and organisations
- Draw new people into interfaith learning and cooperation
- Enable greater interaction between people of different backgrounds
- Help develop integrated and neighbourly communities
- Celebrate diversity and commonality
- Open new possibilities for partnership
- Having a special Week provides a focal point, helping to open interfaith activity up to a wider audience so that more and more people are made aware of the importance of this vital work and are able to participate in it.
Other events/activities of 2012:-
- The move to Chute House to be at the heart of the town center
- LGC move to Chute House
- ESOL at CHUTE House
- The Ambassadors Project
- The Hungarian school moved to Chute House
- World Party in the PARK 2013 - CORE GROUP
- The University of Winchester YOP research
- Sentinel Support to Chute House
- Mosaic Festival Diversity: 23rd June 2012
- Forum Meeting: International Mother Language Day - 21st February 2013. For more details please click here.
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