A journey through the Middle East in the West with The BAME Project.
Prepare to be mesmerised by South Asian Fashion and for your breath to be taken away by the art of South Asian Dancing. Aesthetic Arabic Calligraphy, Heavenly Henna Painting, Authentic Asian Food tasters all under one roof! All this and more to be explored…
Host Nauman Rashid Khan (national radio presenter); also featuring Manchester based actor and stand-up comedian Abdullah Afzal; Chief guest Qaisra Shahraz MBE MACFEST Executive Director, Eamonn O’Brien Bury Council Leader.
Part of MACFEST (Muslim Arts and Culture Festival) 2022
Dates & Times
Derby Hall @ The Met
FREE – advance booking required.
Unallocated seating.
Event finishes 2pm
Covid Safety at The Met
This will be a full-capacity event with a non-socially distanced audience; we will however still be utilising many Covid safety measures for your safety and the safety of our staff.
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