Marama: A Celebration of Fijian Women

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Sat 11 May 2019

On the eve of Mother's Day, a cultural event to celebrate Fijian women will be launched in Brisbane. The inaugural event titled "Marama" (meaning "lady" or "woman" in the Fijian language) is being organised by Matana, a Brisbane-based group that promotes Fijian culture through song and dance.



Event manager, Emele Tuinona, said the program promises to showcase some spectacular traditional dances, inspirational panellists, a small business market area for last-minute Mother's Day gifts, and brunch. The panellists will include Brittany Hazelman (Miss World Fiji 2015), Heilala Tabete (Brisbane-based lawyer), Simone Nalatu (PhD in Public Health, Queensland Under 19s team and assistant coach to the Queensland Fusion netball team), and Rosi Tela (public health worker and mother of three sons, professional football players).

Despite the focus on Fijian women, it is an opportunity for others to learn more about one of Brisbane's minority ethnic groups and to appreciate our city's cultural diversity.



Seats for the event are limited, however, there are tickets still available and must be pre-booked by Monday, 6 May. For bookings and payment, please contact [email protected].



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