The World of Love Festival for the past six years has been the meeting ground for a diverse range of heritages and cultures.
Bea Sieradzka from Bournemouth is the Founder of World of Love Festival and she has been successfully hosting the festival for years and connecting cultures.
“It started from a very personal place, wanting my son to grow up feeling proud of who he is. And from there, it grew because so many other people needed the same thing. A space to feel fully themselves and to feel proud and happy about it.”
“It’s a weekend where you can dance to African drums, try Thai classical dance, listen to a Ukrainian choir, admire Colombian crafts, or taste Chinese dumplings. And that’s just the beginning.”
“What makes it special is the feeling it creates. It’s a space where people from all backgrounds can come together, connect, and feel part of something bigger,” says Bea.
The event provides a platform for countless women from different cultures who embody a beautiful representation of the countries they come from.
“At World of Love, women lead the way, running workshops, teaching folk dances, bringing their artwork to showcase or coming as business owners.”
“Women are always at the heart of it. I love working with them. Working with women from different backgrounds is continually teaching me that while our traditions may vary, the values we carry – strength, care, pride, and connection – are often beautifully similar.”
“You might hear a Ghanaian drum performance followed by a traditional Polish dance or taste Syrian falafel next to British cream teas. And the beauty is in those contrasts and the conversations they spark.
“We don’t focus on what separates us. We focus on what brings us together: family, pride, stories, laughter, and the joy of being seen. Whether your roots are in Britain or thousands of miles away, World of Love is a place where your culture is welcomed and celebrated,” says Bea.
The festival which has continued to flourish since its first festival which was hosted in 2019 has been a melting pot of vibrant cultures and heritages.
Several people are looking forward to the weekend beginning Saturday 7th June to immerse themselves in a plethora of shows and activities.
From cultural belly dance workshops to art exhibitions and international cuisine, the opportunities to experience at the festival has something for everyone.
Bea’s creativity and dedication to the festival is epitomised by the vast range of heritages and cultures present at each festival.
This year’s line up includes a Live Polish performance, a South Indian Dance Show, Chinese Traditional Dance, a Latin Fitness Workshop and much more.
Not only does the event provide a space to view showcases of cultural exhibitions but also allows guests to get involved in sound healing, henna tattoos, African fashion and language learning.
With time, the event has expanded in its reach and has vastened its scope in terms of how it gives a platform to cultures that have so much to share with the UK.
“There were definitely challenges, especially the shift from a free community event to something more sustainable with ticketing and sponsors. That’s never easy, especially when you’re trying to keep it inclusive and accessible for everyone. But there have also been some incredible moments.
“One of my favourite memories is seeing children perform on stage for the first time, the look of pride on their faces, and their parents sometimes crying in the audience because they never thought they’d see their culture represented like that,” says Bea.
The event has been an epitomic celebration of international heritages and is one of the few global events which forms such tight bonds across borders here in England.
With people travelling far and wide to get lost in cultures previously unbeknown to them, it reflects how far Bea’s influence has travelled throughout the UK. Visit World of Love Festival to find out more about the festival, information about tickets and getting involved.
