Doveris spindės žvaigždžių švyturiu, 1500 svarų sterlingų dotacija leis „Future Foundry“ surengti įspūdingą žibintų eiseną, kaip miestą pasveikinti į projektą „Pasivaikščiojimas su Amal“.. Amal yra 3,5 m ūgio pabėgėlio vaiko lėlė, pagaminta tų, kurie sukūrė karo žirgą. She is walking 8000km all the way from the Syrian border to Manchester via Greece, Italy Switzerland, Germany, Belgium and France stopping at over 70 towns on her route. Her journey will highlight the plight of child refugees, raising awareness and understanding in the communities she visits.
Future Foundry are working with schools and the local community to make 500 lanterns and 6 standards inspired by Syrian designs and pilgrim badges. Dover is a traditional place of pilgrimage and the ancient Pharos lighthouse in the Castle is a symbol of safety and sanctuary for those on a journey. The Civic and Special Projects Committee gave the grant to support workshops in Dover, materials and music after hearing a presentation from Future Foundry’s Lisa Oulton who brought along a lantern and a standard for them to see.
Everybody is welcome to take part in the lantern procession at 6.15 -8.30pm on 20-oji October starting in Pencester Gardens and going through the Town up to the Castle and the Lighting Up at the Pharos. There are also free workshops to make lanterns on 10-oji ir 17-oji October at Biggin Hall, Doveris (behind the Town Hall) from 10am to 4pm. For more details email doverwalkwithamal@gmail.com
Our picture shows Lisa Oulton of Future Foundry after giving her presentation to the Civic and Special Projects Committee of the Council.