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— Elizabeth Laval & Candice Pendergrass, Sikh Youth Public History Project

"The understanding of a culture comes from hearing the language, tasting the food, seeing personal interactions, experiencing the traditions, and so much more in context."

— Elizabeth Laval & Candice Pendergrass, Sikh Youth Public History Project

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BERKELEY―Pop-Up Exhibit: Refugees of the British Empire

July 28, 2019 @ 7:00 am9:00 am

BERKELEY―From 2:00-4:00pm on July 27, 28 and August 3rd, join 1947 Partition Archive in their Berkeley office for Refugees of the British Empire, an audio visual exhibit which explores hidden truth about our global history. Learn about the little-known but largest mass refugee crisis that unfolded when the British empire broke up after World War II, directly from survivors and witnesses who now call California their home, including your own neighbors and friends. Visit during two weekends of an enriching cultural journey in Berkeley and explore untold stories from California’s refugees of the British Empire. Discover the impacts of this untold chapter of our world history through a series of workshops, lectures, storytelling events in addition to the audio visual pop-up exhibition. The exhibit is free and on view from 2 to 4 pm on July 27, 28, and August 3. The 1947 Partition Archive 1840 Alcatraz Ave. Berkeley, CA 94703 To purchase tickets, visit Eventbrite. For more information about The 1947 Partition Archive visit www.1947partitionarchive.org —— This exhibit is supported by California Humanities through a Humanities for All Quick Grant

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Date:
July 28, 2019
Time:
7:00 am – 9:00 am
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Website:
https://www.facebook.com/events/3089313981093635/

Organizer

Dr. Guneeta Singh Bhalla
Email:
guneeta@1947partitionarchive.org

Venue

Event location: The 1947 Partition Archive
1840 Alcatraz Ave
Berkeley, CA 94703 United States
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BERKELEY―From 2:00-4:00pm on July 27, 28 and August 3rd, join 1947 Partition Archive in their Berkeley office for Refugees of the British Empire, an audio visual exhibit which explores hidden truth about our global history. Learn about the little-known but largest mass refugee crisis that unfolded when the British empire broke up after World War II, directly from survivors and witnesses who now call California their home, including your own neighbors and friends. Visit during two weekends of an enriching cultural journey in Berkeley and explore untold stories from California’s refugees of the British Empire. Discover the impacts of this untold chapter of our world history through a series of workshops, lectures, storytelling events in addition to the audio visual pop-up exhibition. The exhibit is free and on view from 2 to 4 pm on July 27, 28, and August 3. The 1947 Partition Archive 1840 Alcatraz Ave. Berkeley, CA 94703 To purchase tickets, visit Eventbrite. For more information about The 1947 Partition Archive visit www.1947partitionarchive.org —— This exhibit is supported by California Humanities through a Humanities for All Quick Grant

Details

Date:
July 28, 2019
Time:
7:00 am – 9:00 am
Event Category:
Event Tags:
, , , , , ,
Website:
https://www.facebook.com/events/3089313981093635/

Organizer

Dr. Guneeta Singh Bhalla
Email:
guneeta@1947partitionarchive.org

Venue

Event location: The 1947 Partition Archive
1840 Alcatraz Ave
Berkeley, CA 94703 United States
+ Google Map
View Venue Website