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Through these activities, participants \u00a0will gain access to opportunities for exploring individual and group creative expressions, with a particular focus on African cultural heritage.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Over the past two years, several schools in Fingal County have been introduced to African drumming and songs through visits to the IIMS campus. These interactions have helped students understand African cultural nuances, promoting togetherness and wellbeing. The upcoming events will <span lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\">continue to engage students and community youth group participants, and <\/span>include an <strong>Artistic Cultural Dialogue-Mentoring Session<\/strong> in October 2024. This session will involve a <strong>Drum Circle Carnival Workshop<\/strong> led by IIMS and a <strong>Migrants Well-being Talk Session<\/strong> led by AFSAI, focusing on the well-being of migrants and the importance of cultural understanding.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The project will culminate with the <strong>Umoja Concert-Performance<\/strong>, a special event marking Fingal Inclusion Week. 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