Diwali, the Hindu festival of light taking place at the end of October, why not immerse yourself in British South Asian Culture with the brilliant not-for-profit, Arts Council Funded and FREE! DESIblitz Literature Festival taking place in Birmingham from 19th October – 2nd November 2024.
CHILDREN’S EVENTS
Highly acclaimed and award-winning author, Salma Zaman will host a fun-packed children’s workshop. Salma’s literary creations include the enchanting tales of Bollywood Princess, Florence and her Fantastic Farts and Greedy Gertie, described as ‘a lovely book’ by Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York. Salma’s incorporation of storytelling, dance and inclusivity makes her a true luminary in her field.
Also taking place at the festival is a flash fiction workshop, run by Naush Sabah, Lecturer in Creative Writing, BCU. Welcoming people of all ages and experiences, learn the craft of creative, concise storytelling to hone your writing skills.
Festival Details
Dates: 19th October – 2nd November Website: https://www.desiblitz.com/literaturefestival/
Tickets: All events are free but ticketed. Tickets are available via the festival website and Eventbright https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/
Festival event Locations:
- Birmingham City Centre: The University of Birmingham Exchange Building, Waterstones (High Street Birmingham), Aston University, Birmingham City University, Women’s Enterprise and Community Hub
- Handsworth: Handsworth Library.
- West Bromwich: West Bromwich Library.
- Harborne: Boston Tea Party
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