Venue change – due to the temporary closure of the museum, World Cultures, Traditions and Friendships will move to Billingham Library. Look out for more details coming soon.
Step into a world of vibrant culture, shared heritage and international celebration with World Cultures, Traditions and Friendships, a new exhibition created by the team behind the renowned Billingham International Folklore Festival of World Dance (BIFF).
This captivating display features a dazzling collection of global treasures including traditional masks, dolls, carriages, a Samurai helmet, a Mexican drum, and other striking heritage artefacts. The exhibition also showcases artwork, drawings, scrapbooks, slide shows, and a specially commissioned archive documentary, marking the 60th anniversary of the Folklore Festival.
Supported by The National Lottery Heritage Fund, the exhibition highlights six decades of international exchange, artistic excellence and community connection.
A key feature of the exhibition is a living archive project where volunteers will be on hand to record festival memories from visitors, performers and local residents. These stories will become part of a lasting digital archive, preserving the magic of the festival for future generations.
