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The University of Edinburgh Short Courses is hosting a gathering of international artists, photographers, performers, dancers, actors, and musicians for a charity event on Sunday 23rd June.

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International Refugee Week is approaching and the Centre for Open Learning at the University of Edinburgh is hosting an event.

Where? The Quad at the University of Edinburgh's Holyrood Campus, 41 Holyrood Rd, Edinburgh EH8 8FF

We are hosting a gathering of international artists, photographers, performers, dancers, actors, and musicians who will share their culture and art form with us to celebrate Scotland being our common home.

Sample cuisines from different cultures, discover stories and backgrounds, dance to music from around the world - join, share, care!

The is a charity event funded by the Scottish Refugee Council and Edinburgh Global. Entry is free and not ticketed.

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