{"id":11662,"date":"2011-03-27T15:14:43","date_gmt":"2011-03-27T05:14:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/power-up.space\/?p=11662"},"modified":"2011-03-27T15:14:43","modified_gmt":"2011-03-27T05:14:43","slug":"what%e2%80%99s-on-at-the-immigration-museum-march-to-may-2011","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.impulsegamer.com\/wordpress\/?p=11662","title":{"rendered":"What\u2019s On at the Immigration Museum March to May 2011"},"content":{"rendered":"

I Belong \u2013 Do You? <\/strong>Be involved in snapshots of the people of Melbourne<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Immigration Museum is capturing the faces of Melbourne for its forthcoming exhibition\u00a0Identity: Yours, Mine, Ours<\/em>. Join us on Little Collins Street to be a part of the I Belong \u2013 Do You?<\/em> photo shoot and become part of a collection of faces that represent the diverse identities of Melbourne. All photos will be uploaded to Flickr.<\/p>\n

Where: <\/strong>Little Collins Street \u2013 between Elizabeth and Swanston Streets, Melbourne (Look out for Immigration Museum staff in the bright yellow T Shirts.)<\/p>\n

Date: <\/strong>11am \u2013 2pm, Thursday 31 March and Friday 1 April 2011<\/p>\n

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Identity: Yours, Mine, Ours<\/strong><\/p>\n

Unlike any other exhibition in an Australia museum, Identity: Yours, Mine, Ours<\/em> provides fresh and challenging insights into personal identity \u2013 who we are, how we perceive each other and what it means to belong or not belong in Australia today. Focusing on the things that make up our sense of who we are \u2013 ethnicity, ancestry, language, spirituality and citizenship \u2013 the exhibition explores the many and varied identities that make up our nation today. Featuring objects, immersive multimedia displays and a range of personal stories from Australians of widely diverse backgrounds, Identity<\/em> will challenge visitors to examine their own assumptions and confront everyday prejudices about Australia\u2019s multicultural society.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Date:<\/strong> From May 2011\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Autumn school holiday program<\/strong><\/p>\n

Delve into the past and explore your family\u2019s cultural heritage at the Immigration Museum these autumn school holidays. Make your own unique family tree, pop out a cardboard suitcase and create a picture of all the things you would take with you if you had to leave Australia with your family today and make a set of babushka dolls.<\/p>\n

Date: <\/strong>9 to 26 April 2011<\/p>\n

West Africa: Rhythm and Spirit<\/p>\n

<\/strong>This exhibition explores the long-held traditional beliefs and cultural practices of contemporary West African society. Featuring over 200 objects, including colourful masks, intricately carved figures, musical instruments, beautifully decorative cloth and jewellery as well as photographs and film, this exhibition provides a window into the life of today\u2019s West African cultures. West Africa: Rhythm and Spirit<\/em> encompasses six major themes – kingship and authority, fertility, pattern and adornment, divination, masks and masquerades, and trade \u2013 which reflect the diversity and dynamism of this unique and fascinating region.<\/p>\n

Date:<\/strong> Until 29 May 2011<\/p>\n

Honouring our Ancestors: Remembering Timor Leste<\/strong><\/p>\n

This exhibition explores a ritual called Se Matebian<\/em>, which takes place each year on All Souls Day and honours East Timorese ancestors. It looks at how the East Timorese community in Australia continue to practise this ritual today. Personal stories and reflections of people from the East Timorese community are shared and featured objects include a silver breast plate and head piece worn by elders during ceremonial peace, a silver jewellery box with an ancestral worship home on top, jewellery associated with ancestors, timber statues representing ancestors, hand woven baskets and East Timorese fabrics.<\/p>\n

Date:<\/strong> Until 10 April 2011<\/p>\n

Immigration Museum, 400 Flinders Street, Melbourne.\u00a0 Open daily 10.00am to 5.00pm except Good Friday and Christmas Day. Admission: Adult $8, child\/concession FREE. More info 13 11 02 or museumvictoria.com.au\/immigration museum<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

I Belong \u2013 Do You? Be involved in snapshots of the people of Melbourne The Immigration Museum is capturing the faces of Melbourne for its forthcoming exhibition\u00a0Identity: Yours, Mine, Ours. Join us on Little Collins Street to be a part of the I Belong \u2013 Do You? photo shoot and become part of a collection<\/p>\n

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