magine Artists and Athletes coming from the 4 corners of the world - from 21 jurisdictions - in an environment of competition, celebration and unity. The best talent of the Jamat, worldwide, together in a week full of events, ceremonies, workshops, exhibitions, concerts and masterclasses.
The mission is very clear!
To celebrate and inspire excellence in talent across borders through the universal languages of arts, sport and cultural exchange, creating thriving communities of artists and athletes.
The Global Encounters Festival 2024 (GE Festival) in a unique initiative that encompasses several events and programs, including Jubilee Arts (JA) and Jubilee Games (JG), will take place in 2024, and we count on your support!
If you would like to know more about the Global Encounters Festival click here.
But the path to the Global Encounters Festival starts with a great celebration of Art and Sport “at home”! And here, for sure, we want to have a massive participation of the entire Jamat of Portugal and Spain!
To learn more about the Portugal Festivals click here.
About Global Encounters
Global Encounters (GE), is an institution established by Mawlana Hazar Imam during the Diamond Jubilee in 2017, bringing together flagship international programmes under one umbrella.
Global Encounters is now the parent organization where many international initiatives reside including Jubilee Arts, Jubilee Games, Global Encounters Camps and Internships, Heritage Journeys, a new Talent Institute, and many other international programmes. Global Encounters will work across three domains:
- Youth Leadership & Development
- Arts, Culture & Heritage
- Sports & Fitness
Global Encounters' Mission:To unite and elevate the Jamat through transformational experiences that leverage and advance Ismailis’ shared identity, global presence, and individual talent and spirit, uplifting communities in which we live.
Learn more about this institution here.
