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Solidarity tea party in St Paul’s
Saddened by recent terror attacks in New Zealand that shook the world, two friends are setting out to challenge hate with solidarity and unity.
“Bringing people together is always the solution to feeling a sense of security and love, particularly for the more isolated members of our communities,” explains Tara Miran, who along with Samina Iqbal, has organised a tea party with a difference.
Held in Carr House on William Street in St Paul’s the solidarity tea party takes place from 3pm-6pm on Saturday, April 6 and will be a celebration of unity in the face of challenging times.
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The event is aimed primarily at women and children, as the organisers wanted to create a safe space for them to come together.
Tara was born in Kurdistan in Iraq and moved to Britain as a child. She has lived in Bristol for eight years.
“In my parents’ lives and my life, I have witnessed actions of kindness, acceptance and love, but also racism and Islamophobia since living in this country.
“But my experience in Bristol has mostly been positive, warm and welcoming. My children are of mixed heritage and are being raised in an area which is rich of cultural diversity, and so to promote and highlight our wonderful Bristolian community, I hope this event will be a way to connect us all further, to strengthen friendships and to allow a space for new friendships to blossom.
“Our children will be there to experience and learn from us through this act of solidarity. We’ll have guest speakers and a few gestures of love to share with guests.”
Samira adds: “Following recent events, I feel it’s important to come together as a community and share love and friendship.
“As a Muslim we are encouraged to respect and look after our neighbours. I want to bring people together to talk and learn from each other.
“Bristol is a diverse community and we want to celebrate that diversity through uniting together and sharing love for one another.”
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