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.

Lead artist : Dana Olărescu 

Supporting artist:  Zariq Rosita-Hanif 

Partners: Gloucester Action for refugees and asylum seekers (GARAS), Canal and River Trust (CRT)

Raft plans: Dominic Mills (T. Nielsen)

Raft carpenter: Daren Drew

Free workshop space and support: T.Nielsen

Sail fabrication: Alan Robinson (Performance sails)

Sail screen printing: Tim Le Breuilly (Luddite Press)

With contribution from communities supported by Glos College, CPP, Fairshares, Young Glos, Adult Education in Gloucestershire, Emma Willis Sewing Studio, Friendship Café and Zariq Rosita-Hanif

Waterways Museum & Canal and River Trust

Friday 20th June, 5.30pm and 6.30pm

Experience the Moonlit arrival up close with a limited number of places in canoes, kayaks and paddle boards to watch the performance from the water. Starts from the National Waterways Museum Gloucester. Led by Canal and River Trust volunteers.

Paddling Taster Sessions, Gloucester Docks.

Saturday 21st June

Guided paddle sessions led by Canal and River Trust volunteers offering the opportunity to paddle up to the “You look as though you might be a relation” installation and experience a journey on the water.