RWM22
Healing

We hosted a Silent Walk of Solidarity as allies to people seeking sanctuary. There were heartfelt speeches from those who have sought refuge in Malta, along with key NGOs working in the field. The walk wrapped up with a celebratory performance by the amazing Rhythm & Percussion group Trakadum. 🥁✨

‘Don’t Forget ME’ is a powerful screendance by artist Mohamed Ali (Dali) Aguerbi that brings to life the intersectional challenges refugees face.

It dives deep into themes like borders, family, asylum, inequality, xenophobia, and LGBTIQ+ rights. 🌍✨🏳️‍🌈

‘Finding my Place’ was a pop-up exhibition born from a co-creative process, led by the talented Katel Delia. It showcased a mix of art, pottery, music, and installations, all diving into the universal notion of Home. 🏡✨

Big thanks to Quicklets in Sliema for generously donating their meeting room for this event!

We hosted two fantastic nights of films at Spazju Kreattiv, featuring the international film ‘Farewell Amor’ and two short films by festival headliners Mohamed Ali (Dali) Aguerbi and Karrar al-Azzawi. 🎬✨

After each screening, we had engaging Q&A sessions curated by the Aditus Foundation, sparking conversations around the themes explored in the films. 🌍🎥

The closing community celebration was a blast, filled with Afro Rhythms and Beats to celebrate our potential to heal and unite through joy and music! 🥁✨

This event brought together a variety of talented artists from AISO Records, showcasing their incredible skills throughout the evening.

As part of the ‘fix something broken’ simple act, we joined forces with the Marsa local council and the Marsa Community Police to bring some color and beauty to a neglected garden. 🌸🌿

The event was a hit, with folks from the Chad, Indian, and Maltese communities coming together to make it happen. 🌍✨

‘Forgotten - المنسيون’ is a photo exhibition by the talented artist Karrar al-Azzawi. It captures powerful moments from the daily lives of children living in the harsh conditions of refugee camps. 

We hosted an evening of Spoken Word, Dance, and Poetry centered around the theme of Healing. We welcomed artists, activists, and storytellers to share their personal stories of collective resilience. This event was hosted by the fabulous Tina Urso, curator of Word on the Street.

Dance Beyond Borders, along with other talented artists, presented a performance of Antoine Cassar’s Migration Haikus—a beautiful movement interpretation of the emotions and ideas expressed in this heartfelt poetry. 🌍

People from all walks of life came together for a community arts workshop hosted by the talented artist Anna Calleja and NGO Hal Far Outreach.

Attendees created beautiful artworks centered around healing for the simple act: ‘Create Something’. 🎨✨ This event was held at Klabb Hawaj, who generously opened their doors to host us.