Published Wednesday, 06 August, 2008 at 03:21 PM
Minister for Communities, Disability Services, ATSIP, Multicultural Affairs, Seniors and Youth
The Honourable Lindy Nelson-Carr
Queensland becomes cultural paradise during August
A colourful and exciting three-day festival showcasing Pacific Island culture will be the highlight of multicultural celebrations throughout Queensland this month.
Communities and Multicultural Affairs Minister Lindy Nelson-Carr said Pasifika, to be staged at the Brisbane Powerhouse from 29-31 August, was one of 11 events taking place from Mareeba to Toowoomba during August, thanks to more than $93,000 in Queensland Government funding.
“Pasifika will be a celebration of the various Pacific Island cultures, featuring a full program of theatre, markets, dance and music, with international, national and local performers,” Ms Nelson-Carr said.
“Traditional and contemporary art from Island nations such as Polynesia, Micronesia, New Zealand and Australia will also be a high-point of the three-day festival.
"Multicultural Assistance Program grants support a wide range of activities that highlight each community’s cultural diversity.
“The Queensland Government was pleased to provide $9500 to the Brisbane Powerhouse to support this unique event, which will not only entertain but also create a greater awareness of different Pacific Island cultures,” Ms Nelson-Carr said.
Pasifika’s jam-packed program will also feature short films, animation, and magic and illusion performances. On the final day a church service will be held, followed by an afternoon of free music headlined by alternative New Zealand band Spasifix.
Pasifika will be staged from Friday 29 to Sunday 31 August at the Brisbane Powerhouse. To book your place at one of the performances or activities visit: www.brisbanepowerhouse.org
Other funded events taking place this month include:
• Townsville Cultural Fest, 13-17 August, Townsville Park, The Strand
• Engage! – Multicultural Music Performance, Saturday 16 August, Queen Street Mall, Brisbane;
• Eritrean Multicultural Festival, 16 August, Marymac Community Centre, 116 Ipswich Rd, Annerley
• Language and Cultural Festival, 17 August, Queens Park, Toowoomba;
• Festuri, 23-31 August, University of the Sunshine Coast, Sippy Downs;
• Gatton Cultural Night, 29 August, Lockyer Valley Regional Council Hall
• Mareeba Multicultural Festival, 30 August, Arnold Park, Mareeba;
• Bundaberg Multicultural Festival, 31 August, Riverside Parklands;
“I encourage everyone to come along to their local events. Learn more about the cultural diversity in their local community and see first-hand the wonderful contributions our multicultural community continue to make,” Ms Nelson-Carr said.
For more information on these events or to find out more about the Multicultural Assistance Program visit: www.multicultural.qld.gov.au
Media Contact: Minister Nelson-Carr’s office 3235 4280
Communities and Multicultural Affairs Minister Lindy Nelson-Carr said Pasifika, to be staged at the Brisbane Powerhouse from 29-31 August, was one of 11 events taking place from Mareeba to Toowoomba during August, thanks to more than $93,000 in Queensland Government funding.
“Pasifika will be a celebration of the various Pacific Island cultures, featuring a full program of theatre, markets, dance and music, with international, national and local performers,” Ms Nelson-Carr said.
“Traditional and contemporary art from Island nations such as Polynesia, Micronesia, New Zealand and Australia will also be a high-point of the three-day festival.
"Multicultural Assistance Program grants support a wide range of activities that highlight each community’s cultural diversity.
“The Queensland Government was pleased to provide $9500 to the Brisbane Powerhouse to support this unique event, which will not only entertain but also create a greater awareness of different Pacific Island cultures,” Ms Nelson-Carr said.
Pasifika’s jam-packed program will also feature short films, animation, and magic and illusion performances. On the final day a church service will be held, followed by an afternoon of free music headlined by alternative New Zealand band Spasifix.
Pasifika will be staged from Friday 29 to Sunday 31 August at the Brisbane Powerhouse. To book your place at one of the performances or activities visit: www.brisbanepowerhouse.org
Other funded events taking place this month include:
• Townsville Cultural Fest, 13-17 August, Townsville Park, The Strand
• Engage! – Multicultural Music Performance, Saturday 16 August, Queen Street Mall, Brisbane;
• Eritrean Multicultural Festival, 16 August, Marymac Community Centre, 116 Ipswich Rd, Annerley
• Language and Cultural Festival, 17 August, Queens Park, Toowoomba;
• Festuri, 23-31 August, University of the Sunshine Coast, Sippy Downs;
• Gatton Cultural Night, 29 August, Lockyer Valley Regional Council Hall
• Mareeba Multicultural Festival, 30 August, Arnold Park, Mareeba;
• Bundaberg Multicultural Festival, 31 August, Riverside Parklands;
“I encourage everyone to come along to their local events. Learn more about the cultural diversity in their local community and see first-hand the wonderful contributions our multicultural community continue to make,” Ms Nelson-Carr said.
For more information on these events or to find out more about the Multicultural Assistance Program visit: www.multicultural.qld.gov.au
Media Contact: Minister Nelson-Carr’s office 3235 4280