12-foot puppet coming to Hull
A 12-foot puppet will be visiting Yorkshire later this year to celebrate refugee communities.
Little Amal is an internationally acclaimed puppet of a ten-year-old Syrian refugee girl. Since 2021, Amal has travelled to 166 cities and towns across 17 countries, making her a global symbol of human rights.
As part of artist production “The Walk”, Amal’s Yorkshire trip will bring her to Hull on Sunday, September 22. She will visit Pearson Park, where she will help celebrate the wide range of diversity in the city’s communities.
Among those participating in welcoming the puppet will be Hull’s Freedom Chorus, children from local schools and youth organisations and volunteers across Hull’s wide range of organisations. At the event, there will be music, food, stalls and games evoking the culture of many of Hull’s refugees.
Dave Brown, Head of Migration Yorkshire who are hosting the Yorkshire Integration Festival said: “It is our privilege to welcome Little Amal to Yorkshire. Her visit is a
powerful and poignant reminder of the struggles faced by refugees around the world, and why it is important that we do all we can to support them in our communities.”
Hull’s Lord Mayor, Cllr Mark Collinson said: “As a City of Sanctuary with a long and proud history of supporting people who have had to flee from their homes through war, persecution, or natural disasters, we are honoured to welcome Little Amal to Hull.”
“She is a symbol of hope, understanding and solidarity. Hopefully, she will help to raise awareness of the obstacles faced by refugees to live in safety.”