Preview by Steve Cooke
Khushi Festival will be taking over Oldham Library- a day packed with performances, workshops, games, music, and happiness!
Oldham Coliseum have commissioned three fantastic artists to co-create brand new pieces of work. Poet Nasima Bee has been working with Werneth CHAI; actor and facilitator Perveen Hussain has been working with West Oldham CHAI and the Indian Association; and folk arts and craft visual artist Maryam Hussain has been working with Yuvanis Foundation and a group from Greenhill Community Sports and Recreation Club.
Here are some of the things you can expect:
PERFORMANCE
Ghar Ghar Ke Kahani / Household Stories
by West Oldham Chai Ladies
The West Oldham Chai Ladies (Women's CHAI Project) have been exploring different stories that can happen in anyone's life. Working with artist Perveen Hussain the group have created a short play called Ghar Ghar Ke Kahani / Household Stories.
‘Every household has their struggles. You are not on your own- everything will be okay!’
Jeevan Yatra (Life’s Journeys)
by The Indian Association
The Indian Association presents Jeevan Yatra / Life’s Journeys, a beautiful short play in which the highs and lows of migration are told through the ladies who lived them.
The Indian Association wanted to tell their stories of migration from South Asia and Africa to the UK. Working with artist Perveen Hussain, they have created a beautiful piece which will evoke all your emotions.
Storytelling with Zoe
By Zoe Iqbal
Join Zoe for some fun tales from across the South Asian diaspora in this short storytelling piece suitable for all the family.
EXHIBITION
Piecing together the past
By Yuvanis Foundation
Young women and girls from Yuvanis Foundation have explored the origins of traditional South Asian motifs found in fabric, ceramic and wall art. Working with folk arts and craft visual artist Maryam Hussain, the group have created unique mosaic pieces that fit together to form a remarkable masterpiece.
Cross-stitching stories
By Oldham Greenhill Community Sport and Recreation Club
Folk arts and craft visual artist Maryam Hussain worked with an intimate group of women exploring personal stories and the historical significance of traditional motifs found in the Punjab. Together they have created a patchwork piece representing friendship, support, and the amazing talents and experiences of the Greenhill ladies
WORKSHOPS
Beginner friendly writing workshop with Maya
BeatBoxing workshop with Faz Shah
Mixed Media Workshop with Fajar Kayani
Drop in craft sessions
Khushi is presented in partnership with the Women's Chai Project (Care, Help and Inspire), and Oldham Council.
Saturday 3 August 2024 - Oldham Library - 10:30-5pm - Free event - everyone welcome
Oldham Library and Lifelong Learning Centre, Cultural Quarter, Greaves Street, Oldham OL1 1AL
Phone: 0161 770 8000
Email: libraries@oldham.gov.uk
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