11th Romaria: Martyrs of the Forest

Join Brazilian environmental defender Claudelice Santos to mark the 11th Romaria of the Martyrs of the Forest, an event that celebrates those that have given their lives protecting Brazil's forests.

Where: Galgael, 15 Fairley St, Glasgow, G51 2SN, Scotland
When: 6pm
Drop in, no ticket required.

The night will include:

• banner making in memory of lost land defenders
• a talk from Claudelice about the history of the event and the organisation she founded to protect forest defenders, Instituto Zé Claudio e Maria
• a music and story circle, sharing Brazilian and Scottish traditional cultures
• gathering messages of solidarity for the participants of the Romaria in Brazil, which will happen a few days later
• Galgael's regular Thursday night community meal

With support from Galgael Trust, Heriot-Watt University and Ponta-Cabeça