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Indonesian Festa
\nCelebrate the diversity of Victoria\u2019s Indonesian community in this one-day festival. From north to south and east to west \u2013 or, as the Indonesian\u2019s say, \u201cfrom Sabang to Merauke\u201d \u2013 each of the more than 13,500 islands of the Indonesian archipelago has its own character and traditions. Experience the breadth of Indonesian local cultures and customs, and see how the community continues to practise these in Melbourne and Victoria \u2013 the sounds of the gamelan orchestra, the taste of Indonesian food, shadow puppetry, as well as dancers and crafts from various parts of the country. Learn some moves in a dance workshop or have a go at pencak silat (a form of martial arts).\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0
\nDate: Sunday 15 March 2009<\/p>\n
Talanoa: Stories of the Fiji community
\nThe name Fiji evokes a tropical paradise in the minds of many Australians, but it has had a troubled history. TALANOA (the Fijian word for story-telling) explores how and why Fiji-born people came to Victoria, and what values, beliefs and practices they brought with them. The diverse Fiji community presents a thought-provoking account of the relationships that sustain their connection with Fiji, and shaped their settlement in a new land.\u00a0\u00a0
\nDate: 19 April to 19 July 2009<\/p>\n
Ancient Hampi: The Hindu Kingdom Brought to Life
\nThis international exhibition offers visitors the opportunity to immerse themselves in the stunning World Heritage site of Hampi in southern India. Using state of the art digital technologies, this new experience presents stereographic panoramas of an extraordinary site, with all its mythological, archaeological, artistic and historic significance. Ancient Hampi includes animations of Hindu myths and stories, aerial and projected photography, an immersive digital interactive space showing 360-degree panoramic images of the site and is landscape, as well as stunning night photographs of the temples taken by John Gollings.
\nDate: Until 26 January 2010<\/p>\n
A Worthwhile Enterprise: The migrant hostel in Springvale
\nThis exhibition records the history of the hostel and the impact it made on the surrounding community of Springvale, as well as on Victoria\u2019s broader multicultural landscape. Stories include those of migrants and refugees who were temporarily housed at the hostel, the workers who provided support and programs, and the community which embraced each wave of newcomers.
\nDate: Until 23 March 2009<\/p>\n
Are you of Caribbean descent? Centre for Multicultural Youth 20th Anniversary Exhibition Immigration Museum, 400 Flinders Street, Melbourne.\u00a0 Open daily 10.00am \u2013 5.00pm. Admission: Adult $8, children and concession FREE. For further details ph 13 11 02 or visit museumvictoria.com.au\/immigration museum<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" February to April 2009 Indonesian Festa Celebrate the diversity of Victoria\u2019s Indonesian community in this one-day festival. From north to south and east to west \u2013 or, as the Indonesian\u2019s say, \u201cfrom Sabang to Merauke\u201d \u2013 each of the more than 13,500 islands of the Indonesian archipelago has its own character and traditions. Experience the<\/p>\n
\nWere you or someone you know either born in the Caribbean, or of Caribbean descent and living in Victoria? Did you or someone you know migrate to Victoria either direct from the Caribbean, or after living in another country? If so, The Caribbean Association of Victoria (CaribVic) Victoria wants to hear from you! CaribVic and the Immigration Museum are developing an exhibition for 2009 focusing on Victoria\u2019s Caribbean community. We’re seeking personal migration stories to form the research basis of our forthcoming exhibition and would like to record oral histories of everyone with tales to tell. We’re also looking for items primarily related to a kitchen, dining and front room of a typical Caribbean chattel style house that you or your relatives brought to Victoria. Please assist us by filling out our online questionnaire available at CaribVic.wordpress.com<\/a>. Alternatively email CaribVic: CaribVic@live.com<\/a><\/p>\n
\nCelebrate the Centre for Multicultural Youth as it supports the needs of migrant and refugee young people.
\nThe exhibition will include: Voices of Young Australia (stories of strong, inspiring young people) and Multicultural Youth-Led Futures (a poster series of leadership initiatives by migrant and refugee young people).
\nDate: Until 7 June 2009<\/p>\n