We Are Pompey: Habs backs the city of culture bid and loves Portsmouth's unique character
Meet the people backing Portsmouth’s City of Culture Bid
Portsmouth is bidding to become the 2029 City of Culture.
Here we meet one of the people in the city backing the bid - and find out why Portsmouth is so special to them.
Habibur Rahman - Visual Journalist, The News
Habibur Rahman helps bring Portsmouth’s stories to life through photography, video, podcasts and visual storytelling at The News. His work takes him across the city, meeting people from all walks of life and capturing the moments, voices and communities that make Portsmouth unique.
Why Habib’s backing the bid
For Habib, Portsmouth is a city of stories, shaped by its diverse communities and rich mix of cultures. Through his work at The News, he sees every day how people from different backgrounds help make the city what it is. He believes being UK City of Culture 2029 would celebrate those stories, bring people together and showcase Portsmouth's unique character to the rest of the country.
Portsmouth in three words: Passionate. Mush. Lovely.
Behind the Bio / Pompey Particulars:
Habib’s literally had a close call with none other than the late Queen Elizabeth II while photographing her on a royal visit to Portsmouth. Unsure of the correct protocol, he simply raised his camera and took a photo. Her Majesty smiled and replied: "You're too close!" before walking on.