Queer Arab, Persian, Turkish, Kurdish and SWANA Social Mixer 🎂1 Year On

✨Welcome to The SWANA Queer Network!✨

We are excited for the SWANA Queer Network One Year Anniversary and hope you can join us to celebrate.

It has been an amazing journey. This community has truly grown into something beautiful.

Looking to make connections, find people with similar interests and be part of such a vibrant and welcoming community? Then come to the next SWANA Queer Network Social Mixer. This time we are at The Victoria and Albert Museum in South Kensington (where it all began). There will be cake to celebrate so don't miss it 🎂

This group welcomes LGBT+ people from S.W.A.N.A (South West Asia and North Africa) regions and their lovers. This social mixer is an opportunity to meet new people, make friends and connect.

Please try to arrive as early as possible, we usually advise that people arrive in the first 30 minutes so they don't miss out on essential intros and are able to locate us easily.

We will be sitting in the garden cafe where there will be an opportunity to get to know people and to grab a coffee or drink. People have the option of checking out the museum too!

The group typically continues to socialise after the main event at a nearby food and drinks venue. Please note that the event organisers are not responsible for co-ordinating this.

We ask that you read all of our safety tips and community standards prior to joining our events. This can be found in the groups description :)

Where: Victoria and Albert Museum, South Kensington, SW7 2RL.
We shall meet at The Victoria and Albert Museum Garden Cafe: https://www.vam.ac.uk/info/va-cafe/ (this is the garden area inside the museum). You can ask for directions at the reception if required.

On arrival you can identify the organiser who will be wearing a rainbow lanyard.

Transport: The Nearest Underground Stations: South Kensington (5-minute walk), Gloucester Road (10-minute walk), Victoria Station (35-minute walk). *Do check your travel route beforehand*

When: Saturday 24th May 2025. From 1.30pm to 4.30pm.

If you have any questions relating to accessibility needs please contact the venue or the organiser who will do their best to advise and support. Information on accessibility can also be found here: https://www.vam.ac.uk/info/disability-access

If you have any other questions in general do not hesitate to contact the organiser: swanaqueersocial@gmail.com or by DM on here. Please accept there may be a delay in getting back to you.

Coming on your own and a little nervous? Please don't be everyone is friendly and we strive to create a welcoming atmosphere.

All groups welcomed. We hope to see you there 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️