Sunset Nasara

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Sunset Nasara is a one-day cultural exchange showcasing and celebrating Australian South Sea Islander traditions through story, music, performance, art, food, and skill-sharing – 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 full day of dynamic programming at the museum. 

Schedule

11:00 Welcome to Country

11:10 Welcome to today’s event - Waksam Emelda Davis

11:25 Emily Blake performance

11:30, 1:00 & 3:00 Weaving workshops with Sione Falemaka

11:30, 1:00, 2:00 & 3:00 Embroidery and Applique Workshops with Helen Fraser from Yumi Olgeta

12:00 Toby Cedar Dancers performance

1:00 Dance workshop

2:15 Cultural Express by Soti Entertainment A intergenerational performance involving storytelling, music and dance

3:00 Becca Hatch performance

3:50 Official closing thankyou - Waksam Emelda Davis

All day Telly Tuita’s “Priscilla” art installation 

Photo showing a dancer jumping, wearing a grass skirt.