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April 2017
Buddha Birth Day Festival 2017 (Brisbane)
Since 1997 the Buddha Birth Day Festival has grown into one of Queensland’s most prestigious cultural events attracting in excess of 200,000 visitors and is now recognized as the largest annual Buddhist Birth Day Festival in the world. This year the Buddha Birth Day Festival is proud to be celebrating its 20th anniversary at The Parklands at Southbank. continue to showcase the diversity of Australia’s multicultural society, as visitors can enjoy a relaxed environment surrounded by a range of displays, entertained by a variety of performances and experience many cultural customs and activities and vegetarian food. It is a Festival for everyone, regardless of ages, religious or cultural backgrounds.
Find out more »May 2017
Fiesta Malaysia Melbourne 2017
Fiesta Malaysia Melbourne is an event which aims to promote Malaysia’s famous multi-racial culture & society through an exciting and inclusive festival featuring live performances, games and exhibitions, and Malaysian cuisine. It is presented with a familiar “open house” style which is a common practice in various Malaysian festivals ...that see family, friends and even the whole neighbourhood coming together to celebrate with great fun and laughter! Being one of the flagship events proudly organised by the MCulture arm of Malaysian Students’ Council of Australia, Victoria (MASCA Victoria) in collaboration with the Consulate General of Malaysia, Melbourne, Fiesta Malaysia 2017 is supported by Tourism Malaysia, Victorian Multicultural Commission, City of Melbourne and other corporate sponsors.
Find out more »August 2017
Kwality Chai – by Sapna Chandu
Sapna Chandu stages an uncanny performance revolving around the making and serving of tea, in an alternate reality, where India has taken over Australia. Kwality Chai is an immersive Live Art performance and video installation showing at Blak Dot Gallery, Brunswick from 24/8-10/9. Artist Talk : 2-3pm – SEP 2nd Chai Making workshop: 2-3pm – SEP 9th Live performance on opening night, Thursday 24/8, 6.30pm -8.30pm
Find out more »September 2017
Chef: Come Dine with Us! (Atobiz Co & Persona Inc)
The perfect satisfaction for all theatre-loving foodies! Two rival sous chefs compete in the ultimate cooking show to determine who stays in the kitchen to carry on the legacy of the popular Korean dish bibimbap. Combining jaw-dropping beatboxing and breakdancing, astounding acrobatic displays and pure visual delights, this culinary cornucopia of entertainment will please every palette. Purchase tickets at brisbanefestival.com.au Sat 9 & Sat 10 Sept @ 7:30PM Sun 10 Sept @2PM (Post show Q&A) Tue 12- Sat 16 Sept @7:30PM Sat 16 Sept @2PM Venue: Brisbane Powerhouse - Powerhouse Theatre 119 Lamington Street NEW FARM QLD 4005 Cost: Adult - $38 Concession - $32 Child - $19 Group (6+) - $32
Find out more »January 2020
Double Delicious
The flavours and scents of our favourite dishes wind their way through the deepest recesses of our being, and even the thought of a particular meal can transport us back to a pivotal moment. Double Delicious offers a taste of the meals that mean everything to five fascinating public figures. From the creators of the critically acclaimed 2014 Sydney Festival hit The Serpent’s Table, this sumptuous storytelling and culinary experience sees storyteller cooks share the secrets behind the dishes that have proved significant in their lives. Join cooking legend Elizabeth Chong, writer and media personality Benjamin Law, kimchi specialist Heather Jeong, performance maker Valerie Berry, and choreographer and performer Raghav Handa as they reveal intimate glimpses into their lives in an immersive performance that tantalises all the senses.
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