A giant puppet of a 10-year-old Syrian girl is to come to Brighton as part of an international tour to highlight the refugee crisis.
Little Amal, which stands at 11 ft tall, is set to walk along the beach to raise awareness of the plight of refugees.
The puppet originally hit headlines after travelling from the Turkish-Syrian Border to Manchester last year but has now walked 9,000 km.
Artistic director Amir Nazir said: “The whole project stems from the idea that refugees are thought of as a problem, when actually they’re not, they’re potential.
“By walking with Amal through cities and through communities, creating a big art spectacle and creating big moments where the community can gather and think of itself and how it receives others, proves the case that refugees shouldn’t be regarded as a burden.
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“The awareness to the plight of refugees is always crucial.”
As part of her visit, Little Amal will meet families in Brighton who have sought asylum in the UK.
The puppet is then scheduled to walk along Brighton beach at around 6pm to spread a message of hope and solidarity for displaced people.
Little Amal will be in Brighton on Thursday, March 30.
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