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The sun shone as thousands of cheering spectators lined the streets of the town to watch the 12th Charivari Day parade, as the vibrant 700 strong carnival procession made its colourful and raucous way from the Harbour, up The Old High Street, through the precinct and onto The Leas, Folkestone’s splendid promenade.
Teams of secondary students from Pent Valley, The Folkestone Academy, Brockhill, The Harvey Grammer School, Folkestone School for Girls and The Marsh Academy, who had been working hard for the last few weeks were able to show off their amazing carnival builds, which illustrated Movements in Art such as Surrealism, Cubism, Pop Art, Brit Art, Street Art and Kinetic.
Pupils from Highview School, along with children from Lyminge, Sandgate, Mundella, Castle Hill, St Peter’s, St Augustines, St Eanswythe’s, Brenzett, Stella Maris, Lympne, Cheriton, Park Farm, and Seabrook primary paraded through the town to the beat of the street bands in their colourful ‘walker costumes’, which they made themselves in class with their teachers, who also took part on the day.
The carnival sounds for the procession were provided by five fantastic street bands from across the UK and Europe including The Bollywood Brass Band, Fanfara, The Beatroots, Bloco Floco and the flamboyant Flibustiers, who entertained the crowds with their spectacular antics through the streets and later at the finale stage on The Leas.
The days events were rounded up by a ska and reggae set from Mr Sweety from France and a set from the fabulous Body Machine, who won last year’s Battle of the Bands.
Charivari Day was funded by Interreg III, Shepway District Council, Kent County Council and Arts Council England.
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| Monday, 21 July 08 |
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| Strange Cargo Commissioned for the 2011 Folkestone Triennial |
| For the 2011 Folkestone Triennial Strange Cargo are producing a People’s Guidebook to Folkestone. |
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| Memories of Summer |
| ‘Identity’ is the main source of inspiration in Martine’s work. She focuses on everyday objects and landscapes. By placing these in a particular context, Martine creates a thought-provoking and fascinating perspective – and in this way she explores how identity is created and influenced by its environment. |
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| Charivari Public Workshops |
| Come along for Public workshops at the Peene, Barn in Newington, CT18 8BA for Family Carnival workshops at Peene Barn on Saturday 3 July from 10am - 5pm.
Donation of £2 per costume and children must be accompanied by an adult. |
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| Charivari Public Workshops |
| Come along for Public workshops at the Peene, Barn in Newington, CT18 8BA for Family Carnival Workshops at Peene Barn on Saturday 3 July from 10am - 5pm.
Donation of £2 per costume and children must be accompanied by an adult. |
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| CHARIVARI DAY 2010 "A NIGHT AT THE OPERA" |
| Date for Strange Cargo's Annual Carnival announced. It will take place on Saturday 17th July and start from 1pm at The Stade. |
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