{"id":2860,"date":"2026-06-22T21:15:15","date_gmt":"2026-06-22T21:15:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wp.lancs.ac.uk\/decolonising\/?p=2860"},"modified":"2026-06-22T21:15:19","modified_gmt":"2026-06-22T21:15:19","slug":"highlights-from-refugee-week-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wp.lancs.ac.uk\/decolonising\/2026\/06\/22\/highlights-from-refugee-week-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Highlights from Refugee Week 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

As part of Refugee Week 2026, Decolonising Lancaster University organised and supported a series of events that brought together students, staff and local community members to celebrate cultural heritage, creativity, and community connections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ebru Art Workshop with Emre Sarikaya<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

On 16 June, Lancaster-based refugee artist Emre Sarikaya led a workshop introducing participants to Ebru, the traditional Turkish art of paper marbling recognised by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage. Attendees learned about the history and cultural significance of the art form before creating their own colourful marbled designs. The session provided an opportunity for creativity, cultural exchange and conversation over a shared lunch and homemade baklava.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Chai and Chat<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

On 17 June, Decolonising Lancaster University collaborated with St Thomas Church to host Chai and Chat at the St Thomas Church Centre. The event brought people together in an informal and welcoming space to meet, share stories, and enjoy beverages and snacks from around the world. It was a wonderful opportunity to build connections across the university and local community while celebrating the diversity of cultures and experiences that enrich Lancaster.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Samosa-Making Demonstration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As part of Refugee Week activities, members of LU Sanctuary and the student society LU STAR participated in a samosa-making demonstration with East Meets West, a local refugee support group for women. The event highlighted the role of food in bringing people together, creating opportunities for cultural exchange, learning and community building.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Refugee Week offers an important opportunity to recognise the contributions, resilience and creativity of people seeking sanctuary, while fostering understanding and solidarity within our communities. We would like to thank everyone who participated in and supported these events, helping to make Refugee Week 2026 a meaningful and memorable celebration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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