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Little Amal

Little Amal is the 12 foot puppet of a 10 year old Syrian refugee child at the heart of The Walk.  She has become a global symbol of human rights, especially those of refugees.

Since July 2021, Amal has travelled to 160 towns and cities in 15 countries and been welcomed by two million people on the street and by tens of millions online.  440 events unique to each community that she visits have been created for her by thousands of artists and civil society and faith leaders.

Amal’s journey is a celebration of migration and cultural diversity that tells the story of the contributions made by refugees and immigrants. It represents the refugee story as one of potential, success, respect, hospitality and kindness.

Between 16 – 19 May, over 8,000 people welcomed Little Amal to Belfast with free family celebrations co-created with theatre director Des Kennedy, leading artists and almost 1,000 residents from across the city. Little Amal them made an onward journey across the island of Ireland finishing in Dublin.

In partnership with Belfast City Council and The Walk Productions as part of Belfast 2024. 

Our Vision

A festival of art and unity to welcome Little Amal


Year

2024

Area

Belfast

Category

Outdoor theatre

Upcoming Little Amal events

The Seahorse and the Wolf

The Seahorse and the Wolf

Thursday 16th May 7pm

Custom House Square

An outdoor theatre spectacle of music and dance to officially welcome Little Amal in Belfast.

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Amal’s Playdate

Amal’s Playdate

Friday 17th May 10am

Stormont Estate

Amal joins children from Fane Street Primary School in a creative journey that champions a sense of belonging for all.

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The Others

The Others

Friday 17th May 1pm

Northhumberland Street

Amal makes friends with children who bring her to meet ‘The Others’ as she discovers the stories that lay within Belfast's Peace Walls.

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The Half Bap

The Half Bap

Friday 17th May 4pm

Cathedral Quarter

Local resident Barney and Amal explore Cathedral Quarter; an arrival and departure point for thousands of displaced people through the years.

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The Big Dream

The Big Dream

Friday 17th May 8pm

St Anne's Cathedral

An evening of music and song helping Amal drift to sleep as we see her dreams come to life through immersive projections.

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The May Queen Procession

The May Queen Procession

Saturday 18th May 12pm

Writers Square to City Hall

The streets come alive with moving forest of wildlife, flowers and nature brought to life by music, floats and costume as Amal leads a springtime procession to the grounds of City Hall.

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Gulliver’s Eggs-traordinary Tale

Gulliver’s Eggs-traordinary Tale

Saturday 18th May 2pm

City Hall

Come and watch Amal save the day with music, magic and circus as lunch as she takes part in Guillver's Eggs-traordinary Tale.

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Amal in Narnia

Amal in Narnia

Saturday 18th May 7pm

CS Lewis Square

Amal is transported to the land of Narnia through a wardrobe at CS Lewis Square. Who will she meet and what will she discover?

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Do Not Disturb

Do Not Disturb

Sunday 19th May 11am

Colin Glen Forest Park (Mountain Entrance)

Amal climbs to Colin Glen, where she joins the people of Belfast. Together they plant a new forest of oaks, to mark memories of the past and hopes for the future.

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Amal visits the Mosque

Amal visits the Mosque

Sunday 19th May 2pm

Belfast Iqraa Mosque

Amal meets families from Syria at the Iqraa Mosque in Dunmurry and is asked to join in a traditional Dabke dance.

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Amal at Beann Mhadagáin

Amal at Beann Mhadagáin

Sunday 19th May 7pm

Belfast Castle

Join us to say goodbye to Amal with a magical evening of music, dance and street performance inspired by centuries old Celtic mythology.

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