The 2nd Cultural Awareness Day for Cleveland Police at Hartlepool Headquarters on 24 June, was a fantastic public event that brought together hundreds of people from across the community for a joyful and meaningful day of cultural celebration.
Open to everyone, the event welcomed community members, families, faith and non-faith groups, police officers, and local organisations, creating a vibrant space for connection, learning, and shared experiences. Visitors enjoyed a rich programme of art activities, live music, multicultural food, and interactive cultural experiences, making it a true family-friendly fun day.
Dialogue Society North East Branch delivered the event in collaboration with NEDES, Time To Help UK, and Human Rights Solidarity, whose partnership helped create an inclusive, accessible, and low-cost event designed to reach as many people as possible.
Cultural Awareness Day served as a powerful bridge-building initiative, strengthening relationships between the police and diverse communities, encouraging dialogue, and celebrating cultural diversity through creativity and shared enjoyment. The wide engagement demonstrated how culture, art, and food can bring people together in a positive and welcoming environment.
Open Call
Following the success of this event, we are inviting schools, councils, and large organisations who are looking to host an affordable, inclusive, and engaging family fun day focused on discovering new cultures through art, music, and food.
If you are interested in bringing Cultural Awareness Day to your organisation or community, please leave us a message.
The 4th Cultural Awareness Day was truly an amazing example of how cultural celebration can build understanding, trust, and lasting community connections.
- Cultural Awareness Day 1 – Learning Through Culture at Tyneview Primary School 28 January 2022 | Event
- Cultural Awareness Day 2 – Where Cultures Meet: The First Cultural Awareness Day in the North East 5 July 2022 | Event
- Cultural Awareness Day 3: Celebrating Diversity Together at Wallsend St. Peter’s C of E Primary School 15 February 2023 | Event
- Cultural Awareness Day 4 – Building Understanding Through Culture at Cleveland Police 21 June 2023 | Event
- Cultural Awareness Day 5: A Community Celebration of Culture and Connection at Cleveland Police 24 Jun 2023 | Event
- Cultural Awareness Day 6: Colours, Cultures & Community – Blyth Celebrates Program 23 August 2025 | Event
- Cultural Awareness Day 7: Where Art and Culture Meet Spirit and Community 24 August 2025 | Event
