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The silvery glow of the moon, reflecting on the serene waters of Jersey, beckons a wave of nostalgia. It instantly brings to my mind a verse from the celebrated Tang Dynasty poet, Li Bai: “举头望明月，低头思故乡” (Jǔ tóu wàng míng yuè, dī tóu sī gù xiāng).
Category: Culture
A Moonlit Evening: Observing Chinese National Day from Jersey
Public Voice: Common Ground at ‘Placemaking in Practice’, British-Irish Council, Cardiff, 2023
Posted on — Categories Community, Consultation, Culture, Environment, Events, St Helier
In a guest blog, Sasha Gibb explains how she presented Jersey’s Public Voice: Common Ground project to the British-Irish Council
All The Colours – Queer Arts at Pride
Channel Islands Pride 2023 is set to provide a showcase for local artists during the Pride celebrations in People’s Park and Victoria Park on Saturday, September 16th. The Creative Island Partnership is thrilled to support this year’s Channel Islands Pride event. This celebration represents a wonderful showcase of our local artists and creates a fantastic … Read more All The Colours – Queer Arts at Pride
A New Chapter for the Jersey Festival of Words
September is upon us, which means the Jersey Festival of Words is just around the corner. The Creative Island Partnership is thrilled to support this year’s Festival. Recognising the significant impact this event has on the growth of the island’s creative community and its inspiration for the younger generation, this event plays a crucial role … Read more A New Chapter for the Jersey Festival of Words
Diving into the Jersey Surf Film Festival
The Creative Island Partnership are delighted to be supporting this year’s Jersey Surf Film Festival, taking place this coming weekend, featuring the Jersey premiere of the feature-length documentary ‘POINT OF CHANGE’.
Showcasing the Sisters of Sound
If you’re eager to experience a new and different evening on Jersey’s music scene this weekend, look no further than Sisters of Sound.
Economy: What has been done for you?
Posted on — Categories Agriculture, Careers, Combatting Financial Crime, Community, Culture, Digital, Economy, Education, Employment, Engagement, Events, Finance, Retail, Sport, Tourism
During the first year of Government, there has been an enormous amount of work undertaken to support Jersey’s economy across every sector. This list shows some of things that have happened so far: For all sectors Arts Digital Financial Services Maritime Rural Sport Visitor
Artists In Residence: Transform Young Minds
Are you an artist who speaks French? Find out about a residency programme that could enable you to work with French students in St Malo.
Opportunity through Connectivity
Posted on — Categories Culture, Economy, External Relations, Ports of Jersey, Retail, Tourism, Transport
Last Saturday, for the first time since Brexit, a Condor ferry and a Manche-Iles Express ferry arrived from Granville carrying passengers who didn’t all have French passports. This didn’t stop them enjoying the day in Jersey, however, as those French citizens travelling only with their national ID cards were able to take advantage of a … Read more Opportunity through Connectivity
Eid Mubarak
Posted on — Categories Culture
I have been blessed to observe Ramadan for many years of my life. Staying up with family through the night, spending the hours before sunrise eating and laughing in a delirious state of sleep deprivation, trying to pray in prostration with a full stomach, fasting through the workday and eagerly awaiting sunset for a glass … Read more Eid Mubarak