In Pictures: The Govanhill International Parade & Carnival
Saturday saw the tenth annual Govanhill International Parade & Carnival. Over 1000 people took part in Govanhill Parade this year with many more attending the festival in Govanhill Park after. Photographer Rob Reid captured the day on film.
Palestinian art at the Govanhill Festival: reflections on Ruh al Ruh
A moving open rehearsal at Glasgow’s Tramway offered audiences a glimpse into Ruh Al Ruh, a play by Gazan writer Rafat Al Aydi. Performed by local actors and directed by Finn den Hertog, the work explores love, survival, and artistic identity under siege – ahead of its Edinburgh debut as part of Welcome To The Fringe, Palestine.
Govanhill Carnival: a riot of colour and community activism with an important message
Featuring a unicorn, Mothers Against Genocide, Latina dancers and trans rights activists, GIFC 25 started with a bang last Saturday with the carnival parade and festival in Govanhill Park. It has to be the most colourful day of the year, but there’s an important anti-racist message behind it all.