Contribute to a photo project for 2012

Judith Craig & Afrikah-Amaya, Haiti, 2011 © Dennis Morris. Courtesy The Photographers’ Gallery, London

Do you know of anyone who was born in one of the following countries, but now lives in London, and would like to be a sitter for ‘The World in London’, a photo project for 2012?

Africa: Central African Republic, Comoros, Guinea-Bissau
Caribbean: Virgin Islands (US)
Europe: Andorra, San Marino
Oceania: American Samoa, FS Micronesia, Guam, Marshall Islands, Nauru, Palau
Middle East: Kuwait

Contact The Photographers’ Gallery through this link: http://www.photonet.org.uk/index.php?pid=575

Happy Chinese New Year!

(Photo credit: timeout.com)

Make sure you usher in the Year of the Dragon with a colourful and vibrant day at Chinatown and Shaftesbury Avenue.

On 29 January 2012, from 10am-6pm. For more information, click here: http://www.timeout.com/london/around-town/event/228628/chinese-new-year-2012

Must attend: Balinese exhibition at Horniman Museum

This exhibition explores the culture of Bali and in particular, the way moral values and a respect for the environment are passed from one generation to the next through the stories and dance of Balinese Hinduism. 

Last few weeks left to explore Balinese culture and dance featuring captivating film and photography from the 1930s, beautiful costumes and spectacular artifacts.

Until 08 January 2012, 10.30am – 5.30pm at Horniman Museum. More information here: http://www.horniman.ac.uk/visit/exhibitions/exhibition/bali-dancing-for-the-gods/exhibition-chapter/bali-dancing-for-the-gods

Words: Manish Tiwari

“A multicultural society is possibly our safest bet against the ills of dictatorial regimes and wars perpetrated by ethnicity and religion. And a truly multicultural society should evolve its communication at all levels including advertising to break away monotheism of all kinds – commercial, social or political. The ability to do so is a gift to the society.”

Christmas respect amongst all faiths

Haroon Siddique for The Guardian

 

(Photo credit: Alamy, The Guardian)

The Phoenix inter-community initiative, a group of bloggers, activists and community representatives, have come together to try to demonstrate support and respect for Christmas among different faiths.

Read full story here: http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2011/dec/24/christianity-religion

Words: Edward de Bono

“As competition intensifies, the need for creative thinking increases. It is no longer enough to do the same thing better . . . no longer enough to be efficient and solve problems.”

Must attend: ‘Critical Muslim’ discussion at Asia House

We recommend attending an evening discussion with Ziaddun Sardar (author of ‘Balti Britain’), Robin Yassin-Kassab (author of ‘The Road to Damascus’) and Ehsan Masood (journalist and director of Research Fortnight).