Bangla Week | Poetry after Chai

Date of event/s

Thu, 21 Nov 2024, 18:00 - 20:30

Location

Midlands Arts Centre, Cannon Hill Park, Birmingham B12 9QH

About this event

Poetry After Chai – A night of poetry, prose & stories

Relax with a masala chai and let the rhythm of words immerse you to a night of poetic mehfil draped in tasty fabrics and resham. Leading poets will take the mic and transport you to a night of lyrical encounters inspired by Bangla artists and culture.

Release the power and beauty of words, be that playful, provocative, personal, or pooled, our mehfil is for everyone, every style and narratives. Spoken word artist are invited to an open mic to share their voices through expression and creativity

Explore Our Stories Through Nakshi Kantha - an exhibition celebrating the creativity and artistic skills of South Asian women. The exhibition tells stories of women's journeys from Bangladesh, Pakistan and India to Birmingham, capturing the stories through drama, sketching and Nakshi Kantha embroidery, a centuries old embroidery heritage art form notable to Bangladesh and West Bengal.

Join us for an experience of UK Bangla culture through diverse interpretations and expressions.

Timings

6:00PM – 8:30PM

Prices

£7.75

Book here

Testimonials

Freedom50 charity bike ride in Bangladesh was one the greatest moments of my life, which I will cherish for as long I live.

Nasir, Freedom50 Cyclist
I’m delighted to be joining Legacy WM board of trustees both to support the development of a brilliant grass roots organisation in our city, and to connect The Rep with more local communities and learn how we can better serve them through our work as a major city institution.

Rachael Thomas, Executive Director at Birmingham Rep and Trustee Member
Clover HR are genuinely pleased to be able to support the work done by Legacy WM. We have been involved with Aftab and his Team for several years and know their tireless efforts directly and positively affect peoples lives everyday.

Michael Doolin, Chief Executive Officer for Clover HR
Riding with the Freedom50 group is amazing, its great company, mostly enjoyable (when it’s not too hilly, but hey, that’s where the best memories are made and where you get the best laughs!). It’s a brilliant way to stay fit, and coupled with charity rides, a great way to raise money for a needy cause.

Kois, Freedom50 Cyclist
During my time as a community champion I have participated in the Mason mile as well as holiday play schemes. I also had the honour of partaking in the Freedom50 exhibition, which opened my eyes to the true beauty of my culture. It has not only boosted my confidence, but it has also allowed me to feel more connected to the community around me.

Zara, Community Champion

Diversity and Legacy

Legacy WM is committed to creating a diverse environment reflecting the communities in which we work. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer where all job applicants will be considered for employment irrespective of our differences.

The values and beliefs at Legacy WM enable our employees to bring their full self to work, develop their potential and engage in a world full of inclusion.