Bolton Octagon has launched Awaaz, its South Asian arts programme. Awaaz - meaning voice or sound, begins this month and features a series of workshops, activities, events, play-readings, research and development projects throughout the year.
More details will be announced in coming weeks but so far available to book are: Mirrorwork (shisha or abhla) in a creative embroidery workshop (February 5); a tabla drumming workshop (February 8), and
a Bollywood dance workshop (February 15).
The full programme will have special celebration events for Holi and Eid, wrap-round activity for MACFest - an annual festival that celebrates Muslim arts and culture; and family activities for World Book Day, as well as other workshops throughout the year. All workshops will cost £3 to attend.
More info and booking here