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WELCOME & INTRODUCTION
Welcome to the Event
Ashmolean Director, Dr Xa Sturgis welcomes you to this final event in the One World online series, and introduces Imam Monawar Hussain’s talk.
Celebrating Oxfordshire’s Heroes
Imam Monawar Hussain, Oxfordshire's new High Sheriff and founder of the Oxford Foundation, talks about the extraordinary acts of kindness of local people and voluntary groups during the Covid crisis, and the importance of celebrating different faiths and cultures.
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MUSLIM CONTRIBUTION TO MUSIC
Tabla Drums
This introduction to tabla drums followed by two short performances, takes inspiration from Amir Khusrau (1253-1325) a court poet and musician of North India, known as the 'Father of Qawwali’ - a devotional form of singing of the Sufis in the Indian subcontinent. With celebrated singer and musician Kaleem Raza, accompanied by Master Ijaz Klate on Harmonium and Zain Rashid on Tabla.
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FAMILY TALK
What brings you light?
Isaac, aged 13 years old, and his Grandpa, Edward discuss their precious Jewish objects together, chat about Isaac’s special but unusual lockdown Barmitzvah, and the wonderful Jewish celebration, Hanukkah.
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ART DEMONSTRATION - SEEING THE LIGHT
With Artist, Kieran Stiles
An art demonstration by Artist, Kieran Stiles, whose paintings explore the colour, shapes and light and shade of the natural world.
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OXFORD RUMI STUDY GROUP
Light Ahead
A varied programme of music by musicians Afshina Ardalan, Amber Roshni and John Rustun, presented and produced by Jay Rumi.
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MY IDENTITY COLLAGE
With Artist, Lana Al-Shami
Inspired by what ‘One World’ represents, artist Lana Al-Shami talks about cultural identity, dual heritage and living in multicultural Oxford, then shows us how to make an identity collage.
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TRADITIONAL INDIAN SINGING
Shiva Bhjan in Raga Darbari
Nilam Sharma, an Indian classical singer, performs this song composed by Pandit Vishwaprakash: a reflection of the divine infinite Hindu god Shiva.
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TRADITIONAL INDIAN DANCING
Traditional Indian dancer, Pragnas Das from the Disciple of Guru Shrimati Tandra Bos treats us to a a wonderful display of Kathak (Lucknow Garana) style of dance. The name of this wonderful dance performance is called 'Bhavrang'.
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