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Refugee Week

This #RefugeeWeek, we stand #WithRefugees 🧡

Our current exhibition, Shaping Nations, shares stories of migration to Wales.

Shaping Nations is an exhibition of work by communities across Wales tracing migration stories.

Stories of migration have a proud place in Welsh history. From the arrival of Jewish refugees in the Second World War, to the resettlement of Syrian refugees, those seeking sanctuary in Wales have contributed to many aspects of Welsh society.

These communities have brought unique traditions, skills, and perspectives that have been woven into the broader cultural fabric of Wales. Music, food, the spoken and written words… Welsh culture today would be unrecognisable without migration.

Funding from the Welsh Refugee Council supported Oriel Davies to work with local Syrian and Afghan families and the wider community, creating a celebration weekend of workshops, shared meals and performance, together with the Wales One World Choir. The celebration marked the end of a project with families called Hand in Hand.

The celebration was captured by film maker Noah Bakour, his short film Hand in Hand is included in the exhibition.

Click here for more info, Shaping Nations, exhibition on until the 18th July.

Shaping Nations
Shaping Nations

Published: 17.06.2026