Cultural talks and demonstrations

Our trained team of speakers are from different cultural backgrounds, religions and faiths. They give talks and demonstrations in schools to widen pupils' knowledge and experience about the wider world.

The talks promote understanding of the beliefs, traditions, practices and values of different cultures which link well to the spiritual, moral, social and cultural development of pupils.

Countries

Angola, Egypt, Ghana, Kenya, Namibia, Nigeria, Bangladesh, China, India, Pakistan, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, Montserrat, Estonia, France, Germany, Poland, Russia, Slovakia, Spain, Ukraine, Iran, Brazil.

Faiths and religions

Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam, Jainism, Judaism, Russian Orthodox Church, Sikhism.

Festivals and celebrations

Chinese Dragon Boat Festival, Chinese New Year, Christmas, Diwali, Eid, Hanukkah, Holi Festival, Jewish New Year, Passover, Persian New Year, Polish, Raksha Bandhan, Russian Festival of Winter, Thai New Year and many more.

Demonstrations

African music and dance, Bollywood dancing, Chinese calligraphy, cookery and food tasting, craft activities, henna painting, Indian stick dancing, story telling, Tai Chi and many more.

Please note: the talks and demonstrations are subject to availability.

Ethnic Diversity Service