Two years on: Remembering how a community fed La Minga Indigena during COP26
This week marks the two year anniversary of COP26. Whilst the impact of the conference left many underwhelmed, the collective action and community support that was channelled during those days cannot be overlooked. In this piece, a resident reflects on the Southside’s efforts to host and feed the elders from the La Minga collective.
Buenafest: Listen back to the Greater Govanhill Show
Last week the Greater Govanhill show, kicked off Buenafest, by bringing listeners all the latest from the new issue of our magazine, packed with stories about local artists, culture and subcultures.
In Response: Reflections on making a film about Maud Saulter
Tomiwa Folorunso (Executive Producer) and Natasha Thembiso Ruwona (Director) draw on Maud Sulter’s 1988 essay ‘Call and Response’ to reflect on the making of their new maud. (2022) – a short film about the Gorbals-born artist.
A Witty and Enchanting One-Woman Opera: Skunk Without K is Sun at Tramway
This contemporary solo opera “sings itself into being” with playful audio descriptions of events onstage and aromatic scents pumped into the theatre to enhance the experience. Skunk Without K takes the audience on a journey from nature’s creation to its imagined collapse through a vivid sensory experience.
Behind the Lens: An Interview with Simon Murphy
We caught up with Simon Murphy, before the release of his first book, GOVANHILL. He gave us insight into how the project first developed and how he decided what photo would feature on the cover.
This Fertile Ground is Alive
Something very exciting is happening with the young people in Romano Lav’s Community Catalyst programme. This short piece of writing is an attempt to capture something of it.
Black History Month 2023: What’s Happening in Govanhill?
Black History Month returns with another year of events to celebrate the lives and achievements of Black people in Britain and highlight the injustice they continue to face through political and structural inequalities. So we listed all the local events surrounding Black History Month.
凉菜: 中式凉菜和万能凉菜汁
Originally published in our latest Art, Culture and Subculture issue, Yifei Liu teaches us how to make a traditional Chinese cold dish with an all purpose sauce.
Liang Cai: Chinese Cold Dish with All-Purpose Sauce
Originally published in our latest Art, Culture and Subculture issue, Yifei Liu teaches us how to make a traditional Chinese cold dish with an all purpose sauce.
Issue 12: Arts, Culture and Subcultures OUT NOW!
It’s finally here! We’re so excited to share with you the latest issue of the magazine, focussing on all the arts, culture and subcultures in the area. We’ve started delivering the magazine (many of you hopefully got your hands on a copy at the Govanhill parade) but you’d like a copy sent to you, become a member from as little as £3 a month.