Unique banner display at Coleraine Town Hall

This event will highlight how both the Orange Order and the Ancient Order of Hibernian use banner imagery to communicate their allegiance and histories to the wider public.

Banners do not exist merely to add colour to parades, but rather have several levels of meaning. During this event a selection of banners from both traditions will be on display and the shared and individual visual culture of banner imagery will be explored.

A speaker will talk about the iconography used in Orange Order Banners as well as the artistic practices involved in the production of these banners. John O’ Kane will speak about the histories depicted in Ancient Order of Hibernians banners and about his efforts to revive the AOH institution. A mediator will be present to facilitate discussion during this event. Everyone is welcome to attend.

Cultural Fusions is a culture and arts programme which includes an interesting and diverse blend of cultural events between now and December 2010. The programme is a creative fusion of different art forms, cultures and heritage around the North East. The process of delivery will involve a flexible combination of exhibitions, workshops, events and ongoing projects which includes taster sessions and large-scale events. Further exciting events will be advertised in the coming weeks. The Cultural Fusions project is supported by the PEACE III Programme managed for the Special EU Programmes Body by the North East PEACE III Partnership.

The consortium supporting the delivery of the Cultural Fusions cultural diversity programme is comprised of the Mid-Antrim Museums Service, the Causeway Museum Service, Flowerfield Art Centre, Ballymoney Borough Council, Larne Borough Council, Limavady Borough Council and Moyle District Council.

To attend the banner display, it is essential to RSVP to [email protected] or call 70347234.