On 1st April 2023, BarrowFull presented Festival of Colours 2023, celebrating spring traditions from across the UK and world with a brand new version of Festival of Colours at The Forum and Barrow's Town Hall.
There was Morris Dancing, puppetry, classical Japanese music, circus and weaving workshops and a wide range of other arts and crafts workshops such as creating your own Marzanna – the Polish tradition of doing away with the Winter Witch to welcome the Spring. There was musical performances from local community acts as well as bands Another Mister and Boom Dang.
Image credit Phil Green
