
Are you in London this summer? If so, don't miss the 2011 SHUBBAK FESTIVAL, a celebration of contemporary culture from across the Arab world!
Shubbak will run from the 4th to the 24th of July, and will include more than 70 events in more than 30 venues around the city, including programming in the visual arts, film, music, theatre, dance, literature, architecture, lectures and discussion.
Munira Mirza, the London Mayor's Advisor on Culture and Youth explained the evolution of Shubbak on the event website: "In conceiving this festival over two years ago we had no idea how topical it would be. The news headlines over the last few months have shaken western preconceptions about Arab societies and revealed the hopes of a large and diverse population. In light of such staggering changes sweeping across the region, Shubbak has taken on a new perspective. Naturally, many of the artists featured have created work in response to the recent political and social changes."
For event schedules and more information on Shubbak, check out their website at http://www.london.gov.uk/shubbak




