Vzw Sering from Borgerhout (Antwerp, Belgium) is one of the pioneering groups in the Flemish social art sector. After twenty years working in professional theatre, in 1995 Mia Grijp decided to extend her expertise to vulnerable groups in society. Since then, Sering has brought together groups from all ages, cultures, and walks of life. Together…
Murga is an accessible folk cultural phenomenon with a unique intercontinental and intercultural diaspora with strong links to migration. Its roots lie in the southern Spanish port city of Cádiz, a place from which many migrants departed (or arrived). Cadíz has been known for its carnavalesque tradition called chirigota since times immemorial. The chirigota is…