NOTE: London African Gospel Choir - this SATURDAY 7th June, 8pm, at Gateshead Old Town Hall, West Street (south side of the High Level Bridge) Tickets: £10 (Under 16s £3) sagegateshead/event/london-african-gospel-choir/ STORIES FROM OUR SISTERS IN SUNDERLAND Untold stories of migration, integration and settlement by women from diverse communities living in Sunderland are portrayed through oral history recordings, creative activities and photographic exploration in a heritage project. Led by Sangini, a women’s charity based in Sunderland, Stories from Our Sisters in Sunderland explores the lives of women who have lived in the city since migrating from countries including Senegal, Zimbabwe, Assam, China, Nepal, India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Russia, Uzbekistan and Malta. The project seeks to record the personal stories of these women, and explore how their lives have been shaped by Sunderland and how in turn they have shaped the city through their cultural traditions. More than 50 women of all ages have engaged with their heritage so far, learning new skills in recording oral history to collect each other’s personal stories as part of the project and it aims to continue to do so. Sreelekha Reddy, founder member of Sangini and project participant, commented: All the personal stories collected through the project are being captured and shared with a wider audience through a dedicated website. To listen these stories, please visit sanginistories.org.uk. The exhibition bringing together all the oral history recordings, artwork and photographs will be held at Sunderland Museum and Winter Garden at the end of June. There is still opportunity to be part of this exciting project in a variety of ways, such as help set up the exhibition, take heritage trips with other women, join the coffee-morning The project is organised in partnership with Sunderland Museum and Winter Gardens, Sunderland Library Services, Tyne & Wear Archives, Local Studies Group and local community groups. To find out more about the project please contact Padma Rao, Project co-ordinator on 07930175319 or via email: [email protected] or visit the website at sanginistories.org.uk
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