Songs for the Black Magi II

Join us for an afternoon of history, faith and culture as we magnify the many depictions of Balthazar, the African Magi who presented Myrrh to the newly born Jesus Christ.

This special event was cancelled
  • Saturday, 7 December 2019 at V&A South Kensington
  • V&A South Kensington
  • Past event
+44 (0)20 7942 2000

  • V&A South Kensington

    Cromwell Road
    London, SW7 2RL

  • The Lydia & Manfred Gorvy Lecture Theatre

  • Tickets cost £5.00

    Booking is essential.

Past Event
Songs for the Black Magi II photo

In celebration of 10 years of the Medieval & Renaissance Galleries, join us for a spiritual and multi-faith gathering, with an inspirational address by the Rev Dr. Rose Hudson-Wilkin, followed by the uplifting sounds of the IDMC Choir led by John Fisher. Take a tour in search of the Black Magi with historian and gallery educator Peter Ashan, or promenade across the Medieval and Renaissance Galleries for an interfaith experience with independent guide and curator Marilyn Greene.

Rev Rose Hudson-Wilkin QHC
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rose_Hudson-Wilkin

John Fisher and IDMC Choir
http://idmcgospel.com/

Marilyn Green, Independent Guide and Curator
http://footprintsoflondon.com/guides/marilyn-greene/

Peter Ashan, Historian and Gallery Educator
https://walthamforesthistoryandheritage.net/2019/01/01/black-history-month-freedom-walks-by-peter-ashan-sun-13th-oct/

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