'Longest-running' festival returns to city in summer

Founded in 1998, LAAF, the longest-running festival of Arab arts and culture in the UK, began with a vision to keep Arab heritage alive. For more than two decades now it has “brought diverse groups of people together in Liverpool, increasing public knowledge and understanding of the richness of Arab culture, growing into a platform for Arab artists locally, nationally and internationally”.

LAAF Chair Afrah Qassim said: “I want to begin by acknowledging and recognising the devastating situation across our Arab world due to war and violence. This year’s festival is dedicated to the memory of the countless lives lost to relentless conflict, which includes many artists, creatives and communities. We stand in solidarity with those who continue to endure pain and loss.

“Our mission is to keep Arab arts, heritage and culture alive, creating, supporting and championing creatives from across the Arab region and its diaspora. We believe that art and creativity has the power to express our shared humanity and that artists play a vital role in documenting their lived experiences."

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