Enfield Racial Equality Council is leading on a new lottery-funded project which aims to foster stronger connections between different cultures, writes Lola Fallon

A celebration of the borough’s vibrant and diverse communities is set to be held next month.

Hosted jointly by Enfield Racial Equality Council (EREC) and Rumi Mosque in Edmonton, the event is part of a new project called ‘Culture Connect’ that will feature four events over the coming year.

This programme builds on the success of EREC’s previous initiative, United for All Seasons, and is designed to bring communities together through the arts.

The continuation of this work was funded by a £20,000 grant from the National Lottery Community Fund, with the goal of fostering stronger connection within Enfield’s communities.

The first Culture Connect session will take place on Tuesday, 2nd December, from 11am-1pm at Rumi Mosque in Fore Street, and will feature discussions on different cultural traditions, performances of poetry and music from around the world, as well as a speech from Enfield Council leader Ergin Erbil on the importance of community cohesion.

Attendees will also be able to access information and support on pressing matters such as the ongoing cost-of-living crisis.

Chandra Bhatia, EREC chief executive, told the Dispatch it would be “great for people to come together to learn about each other’s cultures and share experiences, focusing on similarities rather than differences in a safe social setting where everyone belongs”.

Those interested in attending must RSVP with their name before Tuesday (25th):
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