After two years without a physical event, Plymouth Hope Football Festival and Family Fun Day returns on Saturday 18 June at Brickfields Sports Centre.
Launched in 2009 to help foster the foster community and social cohesion, it has become an annual event where people from all walks of lives come together to celebrate togetherness.
The event is also attended by many community groups, charities, businesses, colleges, and universities to launch Refugee Week. The festival marks the official launch of the contribution of refugees locally and in the UK.
Plymouth Hope itself has been a great testimony to locals and refugees working together to support the local community. Refugee Week is an occasion to raise awareness and encourage many individuals who support those who seek sanctuary in the UK and enable them to contribute time and skills to the local community.
David Feindouno, founder and chair of Plymouth Hope said:
“We are so proud to have started over a decade ago such an event that speaks volume every year in our city and across the region.
“A celebration that has echoed across the country for its uniqueness in bringing people together and providing a platform for many to fly the flag for their culture, music, sports or simply share food.
“For 2022, there could not be a better time to put a smile on people’s faces after some tough months when everyone had to chin up to comply with health advice and other COVID-19 rules. We simply look forward to welcoming everyone to come and have fun.”
The festival brings people together from all walks of lives who take pride in showcasing their cultures and traditions through music, art, sports, and games from around the world.
This year’s event is also held as part of the Unify Plymouth programmes aimed at fostering community cohesion in Plymouth. With over 35 local football teams already confirmed in the football tournament, participants will also enjoy live music non-stop and many more to be enjoyed on the day. Entries are still be taken in the football tournament for adults, female, and youth for all ages.
Visitors can look forward to a variety of activities for families including bouncy castle, bungee runs, children’s play area, henna tattoo, drumming workshops, sports, food from around the world and DJs and bands from Bristol and London.
The festival takes place from 10am to 5pm and tickets can be obtained by registering via the Eventbrite page.
