Journeys Festival International Parts 1-2

 

PART 1

The Journeys Festival returns to its roots in 2024 as a celebration of diversity and exploring the journeys people make in their lives.

My two part highlights film takes a look at events throughout the city, stating in part one at Jubilee Square where we are greeted by Sambando (as featured previously on this channel) who chase away the rain clouds with their toe tapping beats.

Next up we see the amazing artwork of the Desibus with art on wheels.

A fun and bonkers performance of Toast by Pif Paf theatre is next in which we are taken around the world by the Guild Of Toasters, using song, Dance and folk tales passed trough generations. 

 

PART 2 

In the second part of my look at this years Journeys Festival 2024 we visit Leicester Cathedral to see two installations.

Starting with Discover Plants & Play by Mandeep Dhadialla in which a giant garden swing invites visitors of all ages to sit and have a swing under a canopy of stunningly vibrant giant flowers, fruit, foliage and wildlife.

After enjoying a swing we move on to The House Of Weaving Songs by Dhaqan Collective housed in a Aqal, which is a Somali nomadic home found in the arid landscapes of Somalia.

The work features a immersive 360 degree soundscape transporting you to the heart of Somali nomadic life through the musicality of Somali women's weaving songs, some of their work is also displayed around the structure.