Talanoa: Stories of the Fiji community
\nThe name Fiji evokes a tropical paradise in the minds of many Australians, but this island nation has a troubled history. Talanoa (a Fijian word for \u2019story-telling\u2019) explores how and why Fiji-born people came to Victoria, and what values, beliefs and practices they have brought with them. The diverse and growing Fiji community presents a thought-provoking account of the relationships that sustain their connection with Fiji and have shaped their settlement in a new land.
\nDates: Until 16 August 2009<\/p>\n
Centre for Multicultural Youth 20th Anniversary Exhibition
\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).
\nDates: Until 7 June 2009<\/p>\n
Who am I as a citizen? Religion, ethnicity and citizenship
\nHow do religion, ethnicity and citizenship shape us? Find out in this fascinating public conversation, with two speakers: the Venerable Thich Phuoc Tan OAM (Abbot of Quang Minh Temple) and Ms Toltu Tufa (a Muslim community worker with the East African community, and also appearing in SBS TV\u2019s Salam Cafe). Discussing life as a citizen in a religiously and culturally diverse society, this series of ten monthly conversations aims to create public dialogue between people of different backgrounds and religious traditions. Moderated by Penny Mulvey of Positive Media, the sessions will explore issues relevant in our multi-faith society and relevant to the upcoming Parliament of the World\u2019s Religions in Melbourne.
\nDate: Sunday 14 June 2009, 2.50pm to 4.30pm<\/p>\n
Cultural Diversity Quest Awards Exhibition
\nThe Quest Awards encourage Victorian students to celebrate their State\u2019s cultural diversity through creative expression. Announced during Cultural Diversity Week, the winning entries will be shown at the Immigration Museum in an exhibition opening for Refugee Week. Students\u2019 works reflect their investigation of cultural diversity within their school and community, and encompass a wide range of materials, techniques and ideas.
\nDates: From 20 June 2009<\/p>\n
Winter School Holidays Program: Around the World to India
\nCelebrate the mystique and wonder of India during these holidays at the Immigration Museum. Be captivated by amazing stories of journeys to Australia, with an Immigration Adventures booklet. Immerse yourself in the special exhibition, Ancient Hampi: The Hindu Kingdom Brought to Life, which will transport you to India through breathtaking 3D images. Dress up as a Hampi local or a visiting archaeologist. (And parents: don\u2019t forget to bring your camera!) Construct and decorate a shadow puppet depicting the Hindu gods, Hanuman (Monkey God) and Ganesh (Elephant god).
\nDates: 27 June to 12 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.
\nDates: Until 26 January 2010<\/p>\n
Immigration Museum, 400 Flinders Street, Melbourne.\u00a0 Open daily 10.00am to 5.00pm.
\nAdmission: Adult $8, child\/concession FREE. More info 13 11 02 or museumvictoria.com.au\/immigration museum<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Talanoa: Stories of the Fiji community The name Fiji evokes a tropical paradise in the minds of many Australians, but this island nation has a troubled history. Talanoa (a Fijian word for \u2019story-telling\u2019) explores how and why Fiji-born people came to Victoria, and what values, beliefs and practices they have brought with them. The diverse<\/p>\n