On August 24 and 25, 2019, CGDS Director Dr. Choman Hardi took part in Beyond Boarders International Festival, celebrating its 10th anniversary. The event took place in the ancient Traquire House, on the Scottish borders. Dr. Choman took part in the festival by giving a poetry reading and speaking on the Arts of Peacebuilding Panel which explored the role of the arts in peace building. The fesitval brings together policy makers, artists and writers to promote intercultural dialogue.