London 2012 blog

Developing partnerships and including all the UK’s diverse communities are key to the Cultural Olympiad. I have been involved in all aspects of developing and establishing major events in London for the last 10 years, from St Patrick's day to the Mayor of London’s anti-racist festival - Rise. These events were developed and achieved success because they were rooted in strong partnerships with the communities they celebrate.

At this year's Rise festival:



Now at London 2012, as a secondee from the GLA, I have been charged with the responsibility of developing plans for festivals and carnivals which will run throughout the years of the Cultural Olympiad. For this to be successful, there has to be strong links with many different communities throughout London and the UK.

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