One of the organisers behind this year's Liverpool Arab Arts Festival (LAAF) said she's proud to consider herself Arab/Scouse.
LAAF was established in 1998 by a small group of family and friends, starting life as a series of small weekend events at the Bluecoat. But 25 years on, the festival has grown into the longest running and most successful annual events of its kind in the UK.
Events will take place from Toxteth TV, and The World Museum to Sefton Park Palm House and more. Local, national and international artists will be performing and visiting Liverpool for the festival, which kicks off today - July 6.
