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Loud,
proud and buzzing with activity - that was Gloucester Guildhall
on October 8 when a celebration of black culture took the venue
by storm.
Steel
bands, gospel music, performance poetry, dazzling jazz dance and
breathtaking breakdancing were all on the menu in the day-long event,
organised by the Gloucester Youth Housing Association.
See
our photo gallery of the day
by clicking on the link below
This
was an opportunity for the city's African-Caribbean community to
get in the party mood - and the atmosphere was infectious, bringing
the crowds flocking in.
There
was a real buzz and everyone who came seemed to thoroughly enjoy
themselves. |
| Sue
Smith, event co-ordinator |
Event
co-ordinator Sue Smith said the aim of the day had been to raise
young black people's awareness of their rich history.
"This
was a youth-led celebration and everyone worked very hard to make
it a success. In the end it was magnificent and we were thrilled.
"There
was a real buzz and everyone who came seemed to thoroughly enjoy
themselves.
"It
was the first time we've organised a black history event on that
scale. We are already planning next year's for the same date - and
we aim to make it even bigger and better!"
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| Thelma
Hanson from Gloucester |
Thelma
Hanson from Gloucester, was visiting the Guildhall when she discovered
the Black History event was taking place.
She
said: "I thought I'd have a look and see what it was all about.
"I've
really enjoyed watching some of the events on stage and think it's
a great event for the black community".
Black
History Month began life in the UK in the mid 1980s as a way of
opening black teenagers' eyes to their own rich cultural heritage
- a heritage that was often not represented in mainstream history.
Now
it has developed to become a true celebration of black history and
has a range of entertaining, engaging and thought-provoking events
for everyone from every cultural background.
Share
YOUR experiences on the BBC
The
BBC Gloucestershire website wants to feature more stories that chronicle
the contribution, impact and history of black people in the county.
- Have
you a truly multi-cultural/multi-racial family?
- Were
you one of the first black people in your area?
- Have
you any family photos or film to illustrate your story or memories?
If
you would like to share your story with BBC Gloucestershire, please
fill in the online
form here and you could feature in our ongoing ethnic history
project Our Untold
Stories.
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Hundreds
of people visited the Guildhall for a energy-packed celebration for
Black History Month.
