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An annual event celebrating the contributions, creativity and resilience of refugees, migrants and people seeking sanctuary

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Join Protein and Greenwich Borough of Sanctuary for this annual event celebrating the contributions, creativity and resilience of refugees, migrants and people seeking sanctuary.

Enjoy artist and refugee-led performances, arts and crafts, dance jam, singing, live music and a communal meal.

The event's line-up includes Bantu inspired fashion design from LeenaD; dance performances from participants at Creating Ground and Islington Centre for Refugees and Migrants, plus a work in progress from Nua Dance; live music from fusion band DelBand and kora player Malick Kouyate; arts making with Ramin Imantalab; singing from Citizens of the World Choir, the UK leading Refugees and Allies Choir.

* There and Here – A Celebration is supported by Royal Borough of Greenwich, the Greenwich Borough of Sanctuary and Woolwich Works.

To find out more about Refugee Week visit refugeeweek.org.uk – the theme of 2026 is Courage and marks Refugee Weeks 40th Anniversary.

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There & Here - A Celebration

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Woolwich Works (Fireworks Factory), 11 No.1 Street, Royal Arsenal, Woolwich, London, SE18 6HD

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There & Here - A Celebration (20 June 2026)
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Saturday15:00 - 18:30

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