Unity is Strength Multicultural Festival

Come join us for the Unity is Strength Multicultural Festival on May 10th, 2025, at the Tannahill Centre in Paisley! It’s going to be a fun and exciting day, bringing people and communities from all over Scotland to stand together for a better world. We will celebrate unity in our communities and peace and justice for our world through the power of music, dance, poetry, stories and food.

What’s happening?

• Live performances: Enjoy music, dancing, poetry and inspiration from some incredible performers, representing cultures from around the world and communities from across Scotland, sharing important messages for a better world.
• Global food & stalls: Taste delicious food from all around the world and visit stalls from community groups and organisations.
• Interactive activities: Get involved in storytelling, poetry, and other activities that explore big world issues.
• Speeches & networking: Hear from community leaders, politicians, and young people who will talk about how we can work together to solve local and global challenges.
• Fun games: Join in on cultural games and activities!

Who should Come?
Everyone is welcome! Whether you’re a family looking for a fun day out, someone who cares about making the world a better place, or just curious to learn more about different cultures and how to be a global citizen, this festival is for you. The event is free, so bring the whole family, and enjoy the day!

Come and celebrate unity, diversity, and global solidarity with us – together, we can build a fairer world!

Who are the organisers?
The event has been organised by the Diaspora Group for Global Citizenship (DGGC), a group of community leaders from across Scotland committed to global justice and racial equality. Members involved in the event include Pachedu, The African Caribbean Asian and Mixed Heritage Association (ACAMHA Highland), Mongol Identity SCIO, West Lothian Community Race Forum, Glasgow Afghan United, African Women’s Group Scotland and the African Scottish Development Organisation. The DGGC works within Scotland’s International Development Alliance (SIDA), a network of over 200 organisations in Scotland who are committed to achieving a fairer world for all.

Sponsors

This event is proudly supported by the Big Lottery Community Fund through the We Are Here For You project, run by Mongol Identity SCIO, which is dedicated to supporting and uplifting Scotland’s diverse communities by nurturing community spirit and celebrating cultural pride through inclusive events, shared initiatives, and opportunities for collaboration and connection.

We’d also like to thank SCIAF for their sponsorship. SCIAF is the official relief and development agency of the Catholic Church in Scotland. They believe that a green and just world is possible, if we put our faith into action. SCIAF’s vision is a just world, free of poverty, where we flourish and live in harmony with each other and all creation.