It’s not often you get the chance to hear the didgeridoo, enjoy African songs and watch traditional Indian dancing all in one night on the Isle of Man. But those are just three of the treats in store at the One World of Culture event taking place on Saturday 11th October at Peel Centenary Centre.
Organised by the One World Centre, the concert draws together local performers from a wide variety of cultures around the world. The evening will also include Filipino song and dance, Bulgarian folk dancing, a display of Taekwondo and ballet.
Manx culture will be represented by Bree, the traditional Manx music youth group. The evening will also feature a choir of students from Henry Bloom Noble and Ballakermeen schools.
One World Centre director Rosemary Clarke says “The idea for the concert was born out of our Global Village event on Tynwald Day, where lots of people from different cultures came together to celebrate the Manx national day.
“As this year marks the 10th anniversary of the One World Centre on the Isle of Man, we thought putting this into a concert format would be a fantastic way to demonstrate the global connections that exist here – and showcase the many talented performers we have on the Island.
“We are very grateful to all the performers who are taking part – and to Peel Centenary Centre who are supporting this event as part of their contribution to the Island of Culture Year.”
The One World Centre is a registered Manx charity dedicated to international development education and raising awareness of global issues such as poverty, inequality and sustainability. It works with young people through schools and other community groups, maintains a resource library at its office in St Johns, and provides support and liaison for other cultural groups and Manx charities working overseas.
One World of Culture begins at 7pm and tickets cost ?5 for adults and ?2.50 for children. They can be booked online at www.centenarycentre.com, purchased in person at Peter Norris Music, Shakti Man, Celtic Gold and Thompson Travel or by calling the One World Centre on 800464.
Photo - Song, dance and music from around the world – the didgeridoo, songs from Africa and Indian dancing are just three of the acts to enjoy at One World of Culture.
