We are pleased to share a selection of recipes from pupils from North-East schools, which are a result of a collaboration between the RECLAMA project…
We are delighted to share the film of the region’s children and young people singing this year’s Festival song. 5,694 children and young people from…
We are delighted to share the Mother Tongue Other Tongue 2026 e-book, a digital anthology showcasing North East children and young people’s writing and creativity.…
Five short films have been produced to showcase 2026 Express Yourself: North East Festival of Languages. As well as one ‘Festival Highlights’ film, the Festival,…
Article by Suki Zhang (Festival Intern – Digital Content Creator) For the team behind Express Yourself: North East Festival of Languages, promoting language learning is…
Photos by Denise Kua Sze Min (Festival Intern – Digital Content Creator) Newcastle Civic Centre windows are filled with a kaleidoscope of colour from the…
Thank you to all the children from North East primary schools and partner schools abroad who took part in the Calligrams Celebration, as part of…
Photos by Suki Zhang and Amar Sasidharan Pillai (Festival Interns – Digital Content Creators) Back by popular demand, Pierce Kiembi, Futbol Lingo’s inspirational co-founder was…
There are some places remaining for Festival in-person events for North East schools and groups – but book now to secure your places! These events…
One of the key aims of the Festival is to celebrate diverse languages and cultures and our connections to the world. International Mother Language Day…