One World Week 2009

A celebration of diversity, giving you the chance to explore and experience different cultures and lifestyles through discussion and debate, food, music, art and drama.

This page will be updated daily with reports, photographs and video of the many events taking place this week.

Friday 23 October

Carla Gayle taught eager students how to dance like an Egyptian Belly dancer.

Bollywood comes to Street in a glittering display of Indian dance.

Students enthusiastically embrace change in the Music 4 Change concert.

Thursday 22 October

Complementary Therapies lecturer Michael Parfitt demonstrated the mystical healing powers of the Singing Bowls.

Hairdressing tutor Shireen Bayat and her learners gave Refectory visitors beautiful braids.

Strode students and staff get the sound of down under at a didgeridoo session.

Wednesday 21 October

Steve Harrison led Strode students and staff in drumming an African beat.

Tuesday 20 October

Carla Gayle introduced students to the colourful world of Romantic Romany dance.

Student Yalu (Jason) Duan set up a Chinese craft stall with pictures, bracelets and other Chinese curios.

Students enjoyed a fast-moving game of American Dodge Ball.

A group of First Diploma Sport students discussed how sport brings the whole world together. Sports men and women are united in their common pursuit of sport and most sports fans and participants are totally accepting of race/colour/creed. Sport contributes to people being more accepting and open minded because competing and achieving are more important to them. The Students brought in sports tops to represent the diversity of participating nationalities.

Monday 19 October

Students and staff had the chance to learn same spectacular salsa moves this afternoon at the Latin Dance workshop led by professional dance instructor Chris Halman.

Expert Henna tattooist Sukh Kaur demonstrated her beautifully intricate henna designs.

A class of Beauty Therapy students investigated the meaning and beliefs behind cultural and tribal skin and face painting, and had a go at creating their own designs.