Pasifika Women's Multicultural Day
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Wed 03 Sep 2014
The Pasifika Women's Alliance is a culturally diverse network consisting of women who have migrated to Australia from 22 Pacific island countries and territories including American Samoa, Cook Islands, Fiji, Samoa, PNG, Tonga, Vanuatu - just to name a few. The Alliance is currently run by Pacific Islander women who have volunteered their time to create the women's group. Many are employed in services in the wider community and are also involved in their individual Pacific Islander cultural communities.
is all about championing Pasifika women. It will be a day of celebrations, exhibiting the culture and lifestyles of this diverse group of women and is one of many multicultural events being held during Queensland Cultural Diversity Week 2014, running from August 30th - September 7th.
Activities on this day of celebration include: Pasifika arts and craft stalls, snapshots of Pasifika movies, cultural dances, Pasifika food, stalls of exquisite handmade products such as clothing and jewellery and much, much more. Guest speakers (Pasifika Women champions) will also be a part of the morning and afternoon programs. The will also feature traditional Tapa art demonstrations by Scott and Schorla Bunari, from the Oro Province in PNG and the weaving circle by Maryanne Talia Pau.
Come along and join the fun, learn about the lifestyle and culture of our Pacific neighbours and who knows, maybe even join in with the dancing.
is being sponsored by the Queensland Government as part of Queensland Cultural Diversity Week 2014.
If you are interested in other events planned for the week, check out the
BEMAC website for Brisbane events and the Queensland Government
Department of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and Multicultural Affairs website for events being held throughout Queensland.
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