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Sunset Nasara – Celebrating Australian South Sea Islander traditions

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The Australian National Maritime Museum is proud to present Sunset Nasara.

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

Supported by City of Sydney

 

Sunset Nasara
Sunday 23 March 
11am – 4pm

 

Schedule

ALL DAY     Telly Tuite’s “Priscilla”
11:00     MC Danny Togo
11:00 – 11:10    Welcome to Country
11:10 – 11:20    Welcome to today’s event - Waksam Emelda Davis 
11:25 – 11:55    Emily Blake performance
11:30 – 12:30    Weaving workshops with Sione Falemaka 
12:00 – 12:40    Toby Cedar Dancers performance 
1:00 – 2:00    Dance workshop 
1:00 – 2:00    Weaving workshops with Sione Falemaka 
2:15 – 2:45    Cultural Express by Soti Entertainment
An intergenerational performance involving storytelling, music and dance  
3:00 – 3:45    Becca Hatch performance
3:00 – 4:00    Weaving workshops with Sione Falemaka 
3:50 – 4:00    Official closing - Waksam Emelda Davis

ENDS

For further information please contact 

Alex Gonzalez        m: 0401 545 778    e: alex.gonzalez@sea.museum

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