

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Cultural Connections in Winter: Afghan & Syrian Traditions  workshop
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 28 Feb, 2026 at 12:30 pm – Sat, 28 Feb, 2026 at 02:30 pm
- **Event Description**: Winter traditions through paper crafts, storytelling, and seasonal tastes- workshop for women and childrenAbout this EventA warm, creative afternoon celebrating Afghan and Syrian winter traditions through paper crafts, storytelling, and seasonal tastes. Perfect for families and individuals—no experience needed. Activities include a symbolic paper “bonfire” (Charshanbe Suri theme), Buzkashi horse craft, Syrian tile &amp; citrus art, and a no‑cook tasting table.Why February?While February isn’t a major holiday month, it’s rich with winter traditions:In Afghanistan, Buzkashi (the national horseback sport) is typically played in winter, and families start preparing for Charshanbe Suri (the fire‑jumping festival that ushers in spring in March). [In Syria, February markets feature citrus fruits and winter comfort foods; Islamic observances vary by lunar calendar across years.What You’ll Do:Paper “Bonfire” of Renewal: Create a safe, symbolic bonfire with tissue paper and reflect on hopes for the year ahead (inspired by Charshanbe Suri preparations).Buzkashi Horse Craft: Cut and decorate paper horses with Afghan‑inspired motifs—great for kids and adultsSyrian Tile &amp; Citrus Art: Design blue‑and‑white “ceramic” tiles on card and make citrus‑stamp prints inspired by Syrian winter produce and markets.Shared Snack Table (No Cooking): Taste a simple spread such as Afghan Haft Mewa (dried fruits &amp; nuts) and Syrian citrus &amp; mint tea.Who It’s For:Suitable for all agesWhen &amp; Where:Date/Time: 28/02/26 12:30 -2:30Venue: CentralaWhat to Bring:Nothing required—just yourself. If you wish, bring a family recipe or a memory to add to our “Map of Memories” collage.Facilitated by:Monika A. Lenard community facilitator with 20+ years’ experience working alongside women and families in multicultural settings. Monika’s practice centres on safety, dignity, and voice, helping participants tell their stories through accessible arts, food, and practical skill‑sharing. Based in Redditch, she collaborates with grassroots groups to build confidence and community belonging.Project funded by Birmingham City CouncilIf you have enquiries or accessibility requirments please contact us on Community@centrala-space.org.uk
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/birmingham/cultural-connections-in-winter-afghan-and-syrian-traditions-workshop/100001981743886311
- **Event Categories**: kids, workshops, art, sports, festivals, storytelling, calendar, holiday
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://consumer.pxf.io/c/1339408/3151484/39691?partnerpropertyid=1191892&MediaPartnerPropertyId=1191892&svlink=14105511&level=1&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.com%2Fe%2Fcultural-connections-in-winter-afghan-syrian-traditions-workshop-tickets-1981743886311
- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: GBP

## Event venue details

- **city**: Birmingham
- **state**: EN
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: Centrala
- **lat**: 52.4790066
- **long**: -1.883183
- **full address**: Centrala, 4 Minerva Works, Birmingham, United Kingdom

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 10
- **organizer**: Centrala Events (https://allevents.in/org/centrala-events/17949963)

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: banner
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/0cc22043bc6c78fdabbe58f6b974af57b93c95d4edeea511bd28c8138cd66df5-rimg-w1200-h625-dce84117-gmir.jpg?v=1769531286
- **Alt text**: thumbnail
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/ad36fffdb444afa59da93cdbacbd1ed83b25fd93d0d6047d966a0358963f3908-rimg-w400-h400-dcdae7f0-gmir.jpg?v=1769531285

## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sat, 28 Feb, 2026 at 12:30 pm
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Centrala, 4 Minerva Works, Birmingham, United Kingdom
- **Q**: What is the ticket price?
  - **A:** starting from 0 up to 0 GBP
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Centrala Events
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** kids, workshops, art, sports, festivals, storytelling, calendar, holiday
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Cultural Connections in Winter: Afghan & Syrian Traditions  workshop ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

## Structured Data (JSON-LD)

```json
[
    {
        "@context": "https://schema.org",
        "@type": "Event",
        "name": "Cultural Connections in Winter: Afghan &amp; Syrian Traditions  workshop",
        "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/0cc22043bc6c78fdabbe58f6b974af57b93c95d4edeea511bd28c8138cd66df5-rimg-w1200-h625-dce84117-gmir.jpg?v=1769531286",
        "startDate": "2026-02-28",
        "endDate": "2026-02-28",
        "url": "https://allevents.in/birmingham/cultural-connections-in-winter-afghan-and-syrian-traditions-workshop/100001981743886311",
        "location": {
            "@type": "Place",
            "name": "Centrala",
            "address": {
                "@type": "PostalAddress",
                "streetAddress": "4 Minerva Works",
                "postalCode": "B5 5RT",
                "addressLocality": "Birmingham",
                "addressRegion": "EN",
                "addressCountry": "GB"
            },
            "geo": {
                "@type": "GeoCoordinates",
                "latitude": "52.4790066",
                "longitude": "-1.883183"
            }
        },
        "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode",
        "description": "Winter traditions through paper crafts, storytelling, and seasonal tastes- workshop for women and children",
        "offers": [
            {
                "@type": "AggregateOffer",
                "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock",
                "priceCurrency": "GBP",
                "availabilityStarts": "2026-03-30",
                "availabilityEnds": "2026-02-28",
                "validFrom": "2026-03-30",
                "lowPrice": "0.00",
                "highPrice": "0.00",
                "price": "0.00",
                "url": "https://allevents.in/birmingham/cultural-connections-in-winter-afghan-and-syrian-traditions-workshop/100001981743886311"
            },
            {
                "@type": "Offer",
                "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock",
                "priceCurrency": "GBP",
                "availabilityStarts": "2026-03-30",
                "availabilityEnds": "",
                "validFrom": "2026-03-30",
                "url": "https://allevents.in/birmingham/cultural-connections-in-winter-afghan-and-syrian-traditions-workshop/100001981743886311",
                "price": 0,
                "name": "General Admission"
            }
        ],
        "organizer": [
            {
                "@type": "Organization",
                "name": "Centrala Events",
                "url": "https://allevents.in/org/centrala-events/17949963"
            }
        ]
    }
]
```