Birmingham's Victoria Square was transformed into a vibrant hub of celebration for the inaugural International Day of Birmingham, today. (September 24).
Spearheaded by the city's beloved brummie comedian, Joe Lycett, who, during his recent travels to North America, signed 'Friendship Agreements' with other cities that share the name Birmingham.
Spearheaded by the city's beloved brummie comedian, Joe Lycett, who, during his recent travels to North America, signed 'Friendship Agreements' with other cities that share the name Birmingham.
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00:00Let us chant, Brummies around the world, on this very first International Day of Birmingham,
00:05the cry of the Brummie that it may echo the world over.
00:08All right, Bob?
00:10All right, Bob!
00:12All right, Bob?
00:13All right, Bob!
00:14How are you, Bob?
00:15How are you, Bob?
00:17How are you, Boston?
00:18How are you, Boston?
00:20Thank you very much.
00:21I am now going to raise the flag which I have designed with some friends of mine,
00:26the United States of Birmingham flag.
00:29I've never raised a flag before.
00:31Let's see how this goes.
00:59So what do you think of International Day for Birmingham?
01:11We are just so excited about it.
01:13And I've heard about it on the radio.
01:15Yeah, I've just heard about it on the radio.
01:17I've come here, learnt all about it.
01:18So excited with what it's been doing, you know, bringing everyone together.
01:22Yeah, and so great to see everyone out in support.
01:29The different nationalities are here celebrating and all as one.
01:41We're all enjoying the atmosphere and seeing Joe.
01:44It's been a great time.
01:46It's been a great day volunteering here today as well.