You are invited to put on your traditional dress, bring along your country’s traditional dish to share or just make a donation and enjoy the festival.
Events and workshops
Drop in at The Silk Museum for art and craft workshops from 1pm – 3pm.
The Main festival starts at Macclesfield United Reformed Church from 3pm
Performances from 4pm
Creative Macrame & Workshop with natural materials
Join Ukrainian Artist Inna Lymar at the Silk Museum Garden 1pm – 3pm
Discover the joy of crafting with natural materials and learn new macrame techniques in a fun and supportive environment. Perfect for all skill levels.
Drop in
Petrykivka Painting workshop with Valeria Leonova.
Ukrainian Artist, Valeria will be at the Silk Museum holding an traditional Ukrainian painting workshop. 1pm – 3pm
Petrykivka painting (or simply “Petrykivka”) is a traditional Ukrainian decorative painting style, originating from the village of Petrykivka in Dnipropetrovsk oblast of Ukraine.
African Drumming and dancing with Jean
Bringing the sunny shores of Africa to Cheshire through dance and song!
1:30PM – 3PM. Drop in
Townley Hall, United Reformed Church
Townley Hall, Townley Street SK11 6HZ
Tai Chi Workshop with Xianglin
Join Teacher Xianglin to try out Tai Chi.
This is an Chinese ancient art that embraces the mind, body and spirit.
1PM – 1:45PM at St Michael’s Church on the Lawn
Market Pl, Macclesfield SK10 1DY
2:15PM – 3PM at Macclesfield and Bollington United Reformed Church
Park Grn, Macclesfield, SK11 7NA
Drop in – no booking required
