GREATER MANCHESTER
Thursday 20 February
Secrets of my Camphorwood Chest
Jay Prosser’s newest book, Loving Strangers: A Camphorwood Chest, a Legacy, a Son Returns is a family memoir exploring themes of immigration, intermarriage and integration. He looks at Jewish identity beyond the landscapes of Europe and the Holocaust, referring to Iraq, India, China and Singapore. Prosser presents striking images from the book and discusses the extraordinary stories of some of his ancestors who lived across racial and religious divides in Asia, followed by a Q&A.
6pm. £8. Manchester Jewish Museum, M8 8LW. www.manchesterjewishmuseum.com
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Wednesday 12 February
Koolulam: Hear the Harmony, be the Voice
People of all backgrounds, cultures, faiths and geographies are invited to come together to celebrate the power of musical harmony. Koolulam is an initiative that harnesses the power of both sound and humanity, and this event invites participants to use their voices to create a melody of togetherness.
7pm, 2pm (Sun only). From £25. Location provided upon booking. www.heartheharmony.com