Sunset Nasara - Celebrating Australian South Sea Islander traditions
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The Australian National Maritime Museum is proud to present Sunset Nasara.
Sunset Nasara is a one-day cultural exchange showcasing and celebrating Australian South Sea Islander traditions through stories, music, performance, art, food, and skill-sharing – it is where traditions come alive.
Visitors can participate in hands-on craft workshops, experience the flavours of the Pacific with free tastings, and join in dance workshops.
Experience the warmth and richness of Australian South Sea Islander culture and kinship with First Nations and the Pacific through a day of dynamic programming at the museum.
Supported by City of Sydney
Schedule
| ALL DAY | Telly Tuita’s “Priscilla” |
| 11:00 | MC Danny Togo |
| 11:00 – 11:10 | Welcome to Country |
| 11:10 – 11:20 | Welcome to today’s event - Waksam Emelda Davis |
| 11:25 – 11:55 | Emily Blake performance |
| 11:30 – 12:30 | Weaving workshops with Sione Falemaka |
| 12:00 – 12:40 | Toby Cedar Dancers performance |
| 1:00 – 2:00 | Dance workshop |
| 1:00 – 2:00 | Weaving workshops with Sione Falemaka |
| 2:15 – 2:45 | Cultural Express by Soti Entertainment An intergenerational performance involving storytelling, music and dance |
| 3:00 – 3:45 | Becca Hatch performance |
| 3:00 – 4:00 | Weaving workshops with Sione Falemaka |
| 3:50 – 4:00 | Official closing - Waksam Emelda Davis |