Our project aims to organize a Christmas celebration for the Ukrainian community in North Ayrshire, welcoming both adults and children from various cultural backgrounds, including local Scottish residents. This event will serve as a platform for cultural exchange, fostering a greater understanding and appreciation of diverse traditions. By bringing people together to share in the joy of the season, we hope to promote unity and strengthen community bonds.
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Our project aims to organise a Christmas celebration for the Ukrainian community in North Ayrshire, welcoming both adults and children from various cultural backgrounds, including local Scottish residents. This event will serve as a platform for cultural exchange, fostering a greater understanding and appreciation of diverse traditions. By bringing people together to share in the joy of the season, we hope to promote unity and strengthen community bonds.
We would love to share Ukrainian traditions, such as music and food, with the people of Scotland and look forward to meeting Scottish people and others to learn about their culture too. We also aim to bring children of different nationalities together, offering games and craft workshops to foster friendships and shared creativity. The celebration will feature traditional Ukrainian customs alongside Scottish and other cultural festivities, encouraging participants to connect through shared experiences.
By creating a warm, inclusive environment, we hope that everyone, regardless of background, will feel welcome. Events like this can break down barriers, spark meaningful conversations, and create lasting friendships in the community. Bridging cultural gaps and celebrating diversity, this event will contribute to a more connected and harmonious community in North Ayrshire, especially during the festive season
Funding will be used for:
Rent of premises - 50
Trampolines for children - 270
Treats, food and drinks, sweet gifts - 310
Materials for craft workshops - 70
Games and activities facilitators- 120
Funding will be used for:
Rent of premises - 50
Trampolines for children - 270
Treats, food and drinks, sweet gifts - 310
Materials for craft workshops - 70
Games and activities facilitators- 120
Kids entertainer (Santa or another Christmas character) - 100
DJ for children and youth disco - 70
Location: This event will promote cultural exchange, unite the community, facilitate the formation of new connections
Proposed on behalf of: Ukrainian Community in North Ayrshire
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