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SUMMARY:Black Country Multicultural Day
DESCRIPTION:Black Country Multicultural Day 2025 is taking place on Saturday 19th July from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM in Somers Square, Halesowen, and promises to be a vibrant, family-friendly celebration of cultural diversity, creativity, and community unity.\nNow in its fifth year, the event continues to grow in size, impact, and inclusivity—bringing together people of all backgrounds through music, dance, art, and shared history. It’s free to attend and part of the official Black Country Festival.\n\n🎉 What to Expect in Somers Square:\n\nOpening speeches at 11:00 AM by the Deputy Lord Lieutenant, Mayor of Dudley, and West Midlands Police & Crime Commissioner\nA full programme of live performances, including:\n\nLife Central Church Band\nUkrainian dancers (Tiny Mriya and Mriya Adult Group)\nChinese Lion Dance\nCre Art Collective\nRed Neck Woman\nTalent Show Winner and more\nHeadliners: Bhangra Smash Up and Strictly Abba\nLine up Subject to Change\n\n\nChildren’s fair rides, free face painting, arts & crafts, and cosplay characters creating fun and excitement throughout the square\nA Caribbean heritage pop-up exhibition exploring the post-war industrial history of Dudley and the contributions of Caribbean migrants between 1950–1970\n\n\n🎨 Inside Cornbow Shopping Centre (12:30–3:30 PM):\n\nInteractive dance workshops (Caribbean & Bhangra)\nOrigami demonstrations\nGlitter tattoos\nPerformances from Jodi Dancers and RNR Entertainments\n\n\n🚗 Parking & Access\n\nParking is available at Cornbow Shopping Centre multi-storey and Birmingham Street car park\nIndoor performers and stallholders have allocated parking at Asda (reimbursed if needed)\n\n\n💬 Why It’s Special\nBlack Country Multicultural Day is more than an event—it’s a platform for inclusion, a space for celebration, and a tribute to the communities that helped build the region. It’s a day filled with colour, joy, and pride—showcasing what makes the Black Country so unique.\nEntry is completely free. Everyone is welcome.\nLocation: Somers Square, Halesowen, B63 3AU\nDate/Time: Saturday 19th July 2025 | 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM\n \n
URL:https://southasianheritage.org.uk/events/black-country-multicultural-day/
CATEGORIES:Arts and Crafts,Community,Dance,Diversity,Faith,Family,Free Entry,Friendships,History,Identity,Life Experiences,Music,Performances,Photography,Social Media,South Asian Heritage Month,Workshop
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