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PoliNations: Celebrating British Diversity Through Horticulture

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Birmingham will be transformed into an epic supergarden next month, hosting PoliNations, a free horticultural and multicultural festival celebrating British diversity through the biodiversity of the nation's flora. The event, inspired by the Black Lives Matter protests during the COVID-19 lockdown, aims to shine a light on the global influences that have shaped British culture. Over 17 days, from September 2-18, the festival will feature poetry, music, dance, and interactive attractions, showcasing the city's cultural diversity.

Key Takeaways:

  • PoliNations is a free horticultural and multicultural festival celebrating British diversity through the biodiversity of the nation's flora, taking place in Birmingham from September 2-18.
  • The event is inspired by the Black Lives Matter protests during the COVID-19 lockdown, aiming to shine a light on the global influences that have shaped British culture.
  • The festival features 17 days of free events, including poetry, music from Asia, Africa, and the Caribbean, Indian dance, and interactive attractions.
  • The PoliNations super-garden will be a focal point of the festival, with 5,000 plants and sculptural trees towering 35ft in Victoria Square.
  • Daily tours of the super-garden will be led by experts from the Birmingham Botanical Gardens, and "touch tours" will be available for blind and partially sighted visitors on September 11 and 13.
  • The festival will culminate in the Ballistic Seed Party, a four-day celebration of face painting, henna and costume workshops, and music and dance from south Asia, Africa, and the Caribbean.
  • The PoliNations Plant Giveaway will allow visitors to pick up a free plant on the final Sunday.
  • A virtual super garden will be available to download, allowing people to grow their own "virtual super garden", regardless of location.

Statistics:

  • Over 17 days (September 2-18), PoliNations will feature a diverse schedule of events, including poetry, music, dance, and interactive attractions.
  • The PoliNations super-garden will include over 5,000 plants and flowers, towering 35ft in Victoria Square.
  • Daily tours of the super-garden will be available, led by experts from the Birmingham Botanical Gardens.
  • The Ballistic Seed Party will be a four-day celebration, taking place from September 15-18.
  • The PoliNations Plant Giveaway will allow visitors to pick up a free plant on the final Sunday.

Sources:

  • "PoliNations set to transform Birmingham's Victoria Square into epic supergarden" by [unknown author], [unknown publication]
  • "PoliNations: Celebrating British diversity through horticulture" by [unknown author], [unknown publication]
  • [Source 1 - PoliNations website: www.polinations.co.uk]
  • [Source 2 - Birmingham 2022 Festival website: birmingham2022festival.co.uk]

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