Arabian Nights 2010
July 13th 2010 01:54
Original Creative Writing:
Arab Culture
Link: www.vam.ac.uk/
Sunday 8 August 2010
Once again this summer the V&A will host a fun-filled celebration of Arab culture. This free all day event through the Museum will allow visitors of all ages to enjoy music, art and design, through helping to bring a giant Islamic dome to life, middle eastern drumming, cinematic delights and poetry exploring characters from the 1001 Arabian Nights.
Returning to the V&A for a second year, Arabian Nights is a one-day family festival celebrating Arab and Islamic culture. As part of the V&A's Free Art Fun! programme, Arabian Nights will to bring the museum to life, stimulating adults and children to learn together through performance, music, design workshops and storytelling.
This large-scale cultural event will involve the Arab community in London as well as the pan-Arab and pan-Muslim communities of London. Families from a wide range of backgrounds will be inspired by a sense of excitement, energy and wonder as the V&A reveals itself as the ideal space for creative play and imaginative development.
Events on the day include:
Dome Improvement!
John Madejski Garden
10.30 - 13.30 & 14.30 - 16.30
(12.05 - 13.00 SSE Interpreted / 14.30 - 15.30 Arabic Interpreted)
Help Offscreen to bring this giant Islamic Dome to life with designs inspired by the Islamic Middle East Galleries.
The Story of the Animal Lawsuit
Hochhauser Auditorium, Sackler Centre
11.30 - 12.00 (SSE Interpreted) & 13.30 - 14.00 (in English & Arabic)
Play the role of an Animal in this ancient Arabic Tale of Animals verses Humans expertly told by Alia Al Zougbi.
Rhythms of the East
Hochhauser Auditorium, Sackler Centre
10.15 - 11.00 & 16.30 - 17.15
Discover the most popular Middle - Eastern drum & become a Darbuka drum player with the Al Farabi Ensemble.
Tickets available from the Sackler Centre reception on a first come, first served basis
A World of Windows
Lunchroom & Art Studio, Sackler Centre
10.30 - 12.30 & 14.00 - 17.00
(15.35 - 16.00 Arabic Interpreted / 16.30 - 17.00 SSE Interpreted)
Discover windows filled with brilliant colours and dazzling patterns in the Islamic Middle East Galleries, and then make your very own window design.
Sufi Sounds Live Music
Sackler Centre Foyer
12.00, 12.40, 14.00 &14.40
The Al Farabi Ensemble presents an atmospheric performance of classical Arabic music and melodies from the Sufi tradition.
(Duration 20 mins)
Geometric Badge Design
Digital Studio & Design Studio, Sackler Centre
11.00 - 16.00
(11.00 - 12.00 Arabic Interpreted / 15.15 - 16.00 SSE interpreted)
Digitally create your own pin badges inspired by the beautiful geometric patterns of the Middle East.
ID deposit required for loan of a camera
The Zenith Foundation presents Arabian Children's Tales on Film
Seminar Room 1, Sackler Centre
10.30 - 12.30 & 13.30 - 16.30
From the birth of Cinema, the many wonderful tales of 1001 Nights have been adapted for the big screen. Come and watch some of these beautiful films. With Introductions by director, Mona Deeley.
Arabic Henna Design
Seminar Room 2, Sackler Centre
12.30 - 1300 (Arabic Interpreted) & 14.30 - 15.00 (SSE Interpreted)
Discover the beauty of traditional Henna body design, as professional Henna Artist, Bisha Mistry, works her magic in this demonstration with live, close-up footage of her designs as they come alive!
There will be time to experience having your hands painted after the demonstrations.
The Spice of Life!
John Madejski Garden
10.30 - 13.30 & 14.30 - 17.00
Hear all about, and perhaps even sample the special blends of Herbs &
Spices used in Arabian cooking from Brigit Erath, expert proprietor of 'The
Spice Shop'.
1001 Arabian Nights! The Closing Ceremony
John Madejski Garden
17.00 - 17.25
Finish the day's festivities by stamping your feet and clapping your hands. This high energy poetry performance is accompanied by Traditional Arabian Music, against the backdrop of your Completed Islamic Dome!
Also, all summer at the V&A:
Middle East Marvels Back-Pack
Daily from 1 July
Information Centre
10.30 - 17.00
Try our brand new Back-Pack! Explore amazing geometric patterns and discover special treasures from palaces and mosques.
All events are free and drop-in unless otherwise specified.
Spaces limited for certain events.
Some activities may be subject to change.
Part of the Arab World Family Learning programme supported by the Said Foundation
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