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Loud,
proud and buzzing with activity - that was Gloucester Guildhall
on October 8 when a celebration of black culture took the venue
by storm.
Steel
bands, gospel music, performance poetry, dazzling jazz dance and
breathtaking breakdancing were all on the menu in the day-long event,
organised by the Gloucester Youth Housing Association.
See
our photo gallery of the day
by clicking on the link below
This
was an opportunity for the city's African-Caribbean community to
get in the party mood - and the atmosphere was infectious, bringing
the crowds flocking in.
There
was a real buzz and everyone who came seemed to thoroughly enjoy
themselves. |
| Sue
Smith, event co-ordinator |
Event
co-ordinator Sue Smith said the aim of the day had been to raise
young black people's awareness of their rich history.
"This
was a youth-led celebration and everyone worked very hard to make
it a success. In the end it was magnificent and we were thrilled.
"There
was a real buzz and everyone who came seemed to thoroughly enjoy
themselves.
"It
was the first time we've organised a black history event on that
scale. We are already planning next year's for the same date - and
we aim to make it even bigger and better!"
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| Thelma
Hanson from Gloucester |
Thelma
Hanson from Gloucester, was visiting the Guildhall when she discovered
the Black History event was taking place.
She
said: "I thought I'd have a look and see what it was all about.
"I've
really enjoyed watching some of the events on stage and think it's
a great event for the black community".
Black
History Month began life in the UK in the mid 1980s as a way of
opening black teenagers' eyes to their own rich cultural heritage
- a heritage that was often not represented in mainstream history.
Now
it has developed to become a true celebration of black history and
has a range of entertaining, engaging and thought-provoking events
for everyone from every cultural background.
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YOUR experiences on the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½
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ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Gloucestershire website wants to feature more stories that chronicle
the contribution, impact and history of black people in the county.
- Have
you a truly multi-cultural/multi-racial family?
- Were
you one of the first black people in your area?
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you any family photos or film to illustrate your story or memories?
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project Our Untold
Stories.
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Hundreds
of people visited the Guildhall for a energy-packed celebration for
Black History Month.
