Exeter Respect 2010

Exeter Respect is the city's annual FREE celebration of diversity when we use performing and creative arts to promote multi-cultural understanding and say no to racism and all forms of prejudice. The event takes place on Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th June from 12 noon until 6pm at Belmont Park, Exeter.

Line-up

World Big Top

Saturday: Mas Bajo, The Maguires, Mazaj, Bragatanga, and Zambula.
Sunday: Hazaar, African Odyssey, Ilu Axe, N.U.M.B., and 3rd Degree Leburn.
With compere Mama Tokus and deejays between acts.

Global Community Stage

Saturday: Sound Waves learning disability project, Ben & Alfie Weedon's 'Taxi to Djali Kunda',Louisa Adjoa Parker poems & stories, Hissa Al-Badi Iranian poems & oud, Pixie Maz drama & fun, Rama acrobatics, Devon Youth Djembe Ensemble with Denis Kigonga, Samba Marcianas junior samba band, Rama second show, Niks didg & Baron, Dr Joel 'Konnakol' Indian vocal percussion, Kagemusha Junior Taiko Japanese drumming, Rhythm City breakdancers, and Voices In Common choir.
Sunday: Wolf & Water hiphop show, Newtown Primary School Indian and Zulu performances, Alphington School Ugandan twinning project, Dan Brazier comedy juggler, Global Harmony choir, Chinese performances: Hulusi ('Oriental saxophone') and fan dance, Dance In Devon Showcase inc. Flamenco, Capoeira, contemporary & traditional dance, Dan Brazier second show, Dragon Temple Kung Fu demo, Street Factory breakdancers, and Chimanimani Afrobeat band.

Acoustic Stage & Community Cafe

Saturday: Dmitry Babichev, Moussa Kouyate, Rookery, The Maguires unplugged, Triste, Niks didg & boran, Sediyanka, and Solarference folktronica.

Playday & Activity Day

On Saturday Exeter City Council's Playday team present a wide range of children's activities including Play Rangers, Woodcraft Folk, story-telling, face-painting, mask-making and more. On Sunday Exeter University's Guild of Students host a range of activities and we present the amazing 'man vs. machine' stunt cycling & free-running show which pitches world top-ten stunt cyclist Andrei Burton against international ace free-runner Kie Willis! Stunt Bike Demos at 1pm, 2.30pm and 4.30pm.

Bollywood Style Cafe-Bar

Hosted by Denley's Essence of India, winners of a 4-star plaque in the British Curry Awards 2009, ranked as one of the UK's top 100 Indian restaurants!

Co-operative Village

Food, banking, insurance, travel and even bumble bees - the Co-op's got the lot.

Healing Zone

Experience taster sessions of alternative therapies from around the world in the park's sensory garden area.

Fire & Rescue Demonstrationbs

Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service show off their latest equipment and offer sound advice in this interactive zone.

Market Stalls

From Fair Traded international products to local handicrafts.

Campaigns & Communities

From refugee support to recycling, from Amnesty International to Exeter Hindu Temple.

After show parties

Saturday: an array of local deejay talent plus Soulfi live at The Globe Inn, Newtown - 6pm 'til late!
Sunday: Mama Stones present diverse live music from Freshly Squeezed, Leigh Coleman & LeBurn.

The Respect movement started in London two decades ago, and events now take place across the country. Their motto is: All different, All equal...Respect!

More info

For more information, see the Exeter Respect website.

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