A giant puppet of a Syrian refugee returns to London for interfaith celebrations on Camden's estates and at a Jewish community centre.
The Walk was a 2021 performance project raising awareness of the plight of refugee children with Little Amal's 8,000 km trek from the Turkish border to the UK.
The 10 foot-high puppet has since drawn crowds around the world, from New York to Ukraine, performing at Glastonbury, and being blessed by The Pope.
Now a symbol of human rights, she is back in London for an interfaith festival of 'welcome, celebration and friendship' in a year when Easter, Passover and Ramadan coincide.
On April 2, she visits JW3 on Finchley Road, and the Lymington Road estate where Jewish communities will tell the story of Passover and the flight from Egypt. Then at South Hampstead's Rowley Way estate she will be serenaded by folk musicians, steel pan bands and gospel choirs from London's Christian communities.
The day ends in King's Cross with a lantern parade through Somers Town to Granary Square and a free Open Iftar. The meal to break the daily fast comes courtesy of Dishoom and the Ramadan Tent Project, and music is by Muslim collective WAW Creative arts.
On March 29, Amal will also meet the Beefeaters at The Tower of London, hear from young refugees at St Paul's cathedral, and join business leaders in Leadenhall Market and Bloomberg Arcade to raise funds for displaced children the world over.
Producer David Lan said: "In her short life Amal has found tremendous welcome in so many countries particularly in the hearts and imaginations of thousands of Londoners. As Easter Passover and Ramadan coincide we hope she will reunite with many old friends and make new ones as she reminds us that if we choose we can welcome and care for all refugees regardless of their skin colour, religion or background."
Camden Councillor Sabrina Francis said she hoped residents would join in to send a message of support to refugees in the borough: "We have a long and proud history of providing sanctuary for those fleeing violence and persecution," she said.
"Our diverse and vibrant communities make Camden the special place that it is. I'm proud that we are now recognised as a borough of sanctuary, to send a message that our borough is open to all."
Raymond Simonson, Chief Executive of JW3 said: "As a community so closely connected to stories of refugees and immigration we know how important it is at this time for Little Amal to spread her message of joy and hope. It's a great honour to welcome her to our Jewish home we can't wait to celebrate with our friends across different faiths."
Tickets for the free Iftar are available to book from March 24. Further details at https://www.walkwithamal.org/
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