Community, Diversity, Solutions Greater Govanhill Notices Community, Diversity, Solutions Greater Govanhill Notices

New research finds Roma are being denied decent housing in Govanhill

In July 2024, people from the Roma community living in Govanhill were surveyed on their experiences with housing conditions and the local environment. The study found that basic human rights are not being supported when it comes to housing with the majority of those surveyed saying the conditions of their homes were poor.

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Diversity, Community, Issue 16, Heritage, Art & Culture Greater Govanhill Notices Diversity, Community, Issue 16, Heritage, Art & Culture Greater Govanhill Notices

What languages belong to Govanhill?

Glaswegian poet and novelist, Shane Johnstone reflects on the ties between language and identity in Govanhill, tracing its evolution through Irish diaspora culture to today’s vibrant multilingual community. By exploring how migration shapes belonging while raising questions about preserving and celebrating the area’s rich linguistic diversity.

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Community, Diversity, Issue 16, Heritage, Art & Culture Greater Govanhill Notices Community, Diversity, Issue 16, Heritage, Art & Culture Greater Govanhill Notices

The origin story of ‘Romane Cierhenia’ – the Roma Stars of  Glasgow

In this issue of Roma News and Views, Aliana Michalewicz sits down with her mum Sonia to learn more about their fascinating, famous family history rooted in music and dance, how they brought this from Poland to Glasgow, and their hopes for the future.

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Community, Diversity, Issue 13, Heritage Greater Govanhill Notices Community, Diversity, Issue 13, Heritage Greater Govanhill Notices

لافانی  آوازیں :  برٹش پاکستانی ورثے کے تحفظ کا پراجیکٹ :     ٹیپ لیٹرز

کس طرح پرانی کیسٹس کی ایک بڑی تعداد پاکستانی تارکین وطن کی تاریخ اور زبانوں کی جانکاری کا ذریعہ بن گئی۔ ٹیپ لیٹرز پروجیکٹ کو بہت جلد گلاسگو،ایڈنبرا اور ڈنڈی میں ہونے والی نمائش میں پیش کیا جائے گاجس میں مقامی باسیوں کی کہانیاں دکھائیجائیں گی۔

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Diversity, Community, Issue 15, Heritage, Art & Culture Greater Govanhill Notices Diversity, Community, Issue 15, Heritage, Art & Culture Greater Govanhill Notices

This is our legacy: Getting to know the shopkeepers around Govanhill

In Govanhill, the heart of the community beats through its vibrant local businesses. From bustling corner shops to long-standing family-run stores, these shopkeepers not only provide essential services but also preserve the area's cultural heritage. In this article, we delve into the stories of Govanhill's shopkeepers, uncovering the histories, challenges, and triumphs that shape the daily life of this diverse and dynamic neighbourhood.

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South Asian Heritage Month: ‘I had internalized this sense of halfness.’

South Asian Heritage Month is a celebration of South Asian identities and cultures. This year’s theme, ‘Free to Be Me,’ prompted Sofia to reflect on her own complex sense of identity. Sofia shares her experience of growing up in Glasgow's South Asian community, struggling with her mixed-race background and the challenges of fitting into Scottish and Asian cultures.

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Community, Magazine, Diversity, Art & Culture Rhiannon Davies Community, Magazine, Diversity, Art & Culture Rhiannon Davies

соленья в пандемии

Шли месяцы, а я все еще не могла вернуться к прежней жизни. И, наконец, я поняла, что в моих силах создавать моменты счастья и устанавливать новые связи. Пройдет много времени, прежде чем наша жизнь вернется в прежнее русло. Мне, так или иначе, нужно было установить связь с новым внешним миром.

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Community, Diversity, Art & Culture Greater Govanhill Community, Diversity, Art & Culture Greater Govanhill

Best of the Fest - for families and in community languages

Govanhill International Festival and Carnival (21 - 31 August) showcases the creativity of local people and organisations and draws in talent from across Glasgow and beyond. In this round-up, Govanhill Community Connector, Marzanna Antoniak shares her pick of the festival suitable for families and those who speak some of the community’s 88 languages.

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Diversity, Community Rhiannon Davies Diversity, Community Rhiannon Davies

At least 88 languages spoken in Govanhill

A new online survey has found that Govanhillians can speak at least 88 different languages, from Arabic to Yoruba and everything in between. While the results are not entirely conclusive – the new survey has only been completed by 222 of the neighbourhood’s many thousand residents – it confirms the incredibly diverse make-up of this unique neighbourhood.

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