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As the moon rises, the Moomin raft will embark on its final journey across the dock. Gather by the water and let the melodies of local musician and artist Zariq Rosita-Hanif float to you on the evening breeze, carried from the raft beneath the midsummer sky.

6pm & 7pm

The installation has been co-commissioned and co-produced by Counterpoints Arts and Gloucester Guildhall, made possible by the support of Moomin Characters Ltd. in celebration of 80 years since the publication of the first Moomin story.

With contribution from communities supported by Glos College, Caring for Communities and People (CPP), Fair Shares, Young Glos, Adult Education in Gloucestershire,Amanah CIC. Emma Willis Sewing Studio, Gloucester Action for refugees and asylum seekers (GARAS), and Friendship Café .

Dress made by Zariq Rosita-Hanif with contributions from  Aysha Randera, Emma Probert, Nafisa Jadwat, Nebeela Sedu, Liz Wraight, Helena Zabko Phillips, Theresa Murphy, Deborah Thurkettle, Lyn Heatley, Saba Amir, Wendy Harris, Danielle Tipton, Jussara Nazare, Sara Rebekah, Maris Meos, Jenna Thoresson, Hetty La Rock and Kenny Farrell.