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Cheers and solemn reflection as giant refugee puppet Little Amal arrives 'home' in Manchester

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A towering and powerful reminder of a plight endured by millions, a giant puppet of a child refugee fleeing her war-torn country was welcomed 'home' to Manchester with open arms tonight.

Little Amal was greeted with cheers and applause - and solemn reflection around all that she stands for. She's had a long journey to get here.

And her triumphant homecoming didn't disappoint, as huge crowds gathered to herald her arrival into Castlefield Bowl in the city centre.

Standing at just over 11ft tall, Little Amal was designed in the image of a nine-year-old girl searching for her lost mother.

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