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CELEBRATING CULTURAL DIVERSITY WEEK

1 6 – 2 5 M a r c h , 2 0 1 810 days of fun, flavour, music and special events

Ballarat - Australia’s rst Intercultural City

Major sponsors: Supporting partners: For more informationvisit ballarat.vic.gov.au

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FEDERATION UNIVERSITY WELCOME DINNERInternational Student Welcome Dinner – A ‘Bring-a-plate’ dinner to

welcome new arrivals to our University and community.

Get to know one another in this informal environment.

Fed Uni Mt Helen Campus, Albert Coates Bistro | 6–[email protected] | 5327 9446

WEDNESDAY 14 MARCH

PROGRAM OF EVENTSEVENTS OF CULTURAL DIVERSITY WEEK 2018 | FRIDAY 16 MARCH–SUNDAY 25 MARCH

MIGRANT

MORNING TEA Inclusive PlayspaceVictoria Park, corner

Russell and Sturt Street10am–12pm

INDONESIAN COOKING CLASSFREE EVENT

Learn about Indonesian culture, cooking styles and cuisines

at this delicious interactive session. Featuring an Indonesian

Chicken Curry and traditional Indonesian pancake.

indocooking.eventbrite.com.auBallarat Library | 178 Doveton Street North | 12-2pm

MONDAY 19 MARCH

WELCOME CENTRE TWILIGHT MARKETHosted by the Ballarat Regional Multicultural Council.

Featuring market stalls, delicious food, Welcome Centre tours

and tunes from the fabulous Sweet Monas Choir.

145 Victoria Street (corner King Street), Ballarat

5.30pm | [email protected] | 5383 0613

FRIDAY 16 MARCHFRIDAY 16 MARCH

CHINESE GUZHENG PERFORMANCE AND HAPPY BIRDS

CHINESE DANCING DEMONSTRATIONThe Chinese Guzheng, also known as the Chinese zither, is a plucked string

instrument with a more than 2500 year history. Anna’s mesmerising performance

will be followed by a demonstration of a selection of traditional Chinese dancing.

Ballarat Library | 3.30pm

HARMONY DAY International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination

Harmony Day Civic EventAlfred Deakin Place, Camp St | 9.30am

Featuring the community Mandala art installation,

and signing of the Refugee Council of Australia’s

‘Welcome Scroll’

WEDNESDAY 21 MARCH

In conjunction with Multicultural Arts Victoria

USTAD SHUJAAT KHAN - Indian MaestroUstad Shujaat Husain Khan is one of the greatest North Indian classical musicians of this generation.

Having performed all over the world, he is visiting Ballarat to give a special treat to the music lovers here.

Ustad belongs to the Imdad Khan Gharaana of Sitar-rendition, and his style of playing the Sitar, known as the

Gaayaki-Ang, is imitative of the subtleties of the human voice.

Wendouree Centre for Performing Arts | 7.30pmTickets can be purchased online wcpa.com.au/events.aspx or at the venue | $45 or $35 concession

THURSDAY 22 MARCH

TUESDAY 20 MARCH

GLOBAL

CONVERSATION

CAFÉ LAUNCH

Ballarat Library,Doveton Street North

4pm

Bringing people from all ages and diverse cultural

backgrounds together to chat in different languages,

make new connections, and share culture, food and

interests in an informal, inclusive and welcoming

environment. The launch event, during Cultural

Diversity Week will include live performances by the

Filipino Association of Ballarat.

SPANISH NIGHT AT THE LIBRARYBallarat Library, 178 Doveton St North

Dance, music, fi lm and food – Ballarat’s Latin

community bring you all of your favourite

Spanish past-times in one convenient place.

Dance Workshop | 4pm

Film Screening and Spanish Food | 4.30pm

Film: Pelé: Birth of a Legend

A boy with nothing who changed everything.

From an impoverished youth and a life full of

disadvantages, to scoring the winning goal in

Brazil’s fi rst ever World Cup victory in 1958.

Pelé: Birth of a Legend tells the miraculous

true story of the legendary soccer player’s

rise to glory. Film presented in English.

THURSDAY 22 MARCH

FRIDAY 23 MARCH

GALA EVENTThe Jewel in the Harmony Fest crown.

Last year’s inaugural event was a sell-out – get your tickets early to avoid disappointment.

For bookings, visit

hermaj.com/events/intercultural-cities-gala-dinner/

Mercure Convention Centre | Main Road, Ballarat | 6.30pm Bookings by Wednesday 14 March

ST PATRICK’S DAY CELEBRATIONSSt Patrick’s Day celebrations all day at

Irish Murphy’s including bands, dancing, food

and kids activities.

7am til late

Irish Murphy’s | Sturt Street, Ballarat

murphysballarat.com.au | 5331 4091

SATURDAY 17 MARCH

Chinese Australian Cultural Society Ballarat

‘COME & TRY’Chinese Dragon Boats

Durham Point,

Lake Wendouree

3pm | 0421 608 783

SATURDAY 17 MARCH

HARMONY

STORYTIMECome along and join in for

stories and songs as well as

fun learning activities.

Ballarat Library | 10am

MONDAY 19 MARCH

HARMONY STORYTIMECome along and join in for



Library Outreach

Miners Rest | 2.45pm

MONDAY 19 MARCH




Library Outreach

Lucas | 10.30am

TUESDAY 20 MARCH

CITIZENSHIP

CEREMONYRSVP essential

[email protected]

Ballarat Town Hall

Sturt Street, Ballarat

10am

TUESDAY 20 MARCH

HARMONY





WEDNESDAY 21 MARCH

HARMONY STORYTIMESpanish theme

Come along and join in for

stories and songs as well as fun

learning activities.

Wendouree Library | 10.30am

WEDNESDAY 21 MARCH



Durham Point,

Lake Wendouree

5.30pm | 0421 608 783

WEDNESDAY 21 MARCH

LITTLE LANGAUGESof the World Storytime and

PARADE OF CULTURESThe program that you all know and love goes

global at this fun session. Children are encouraged to dress in cultural

or national costume.


TUESDAY 20 MARCH

BAHA’I NAW RUZ (New Year) CULTURAL FEASTBallarat South Community Hub, Tuppen Drive, Sebastopol

0423 242 972 | 6pm

The Ballarat Baha’i community will host this event in

celebration of unity, fellowship and equality. Dinner is provided

with entertainment program to follow. All welcome.

RSVP required by Tuesday 20 March for this free event.

[email protected] | bahaiballarat.org.au

WEDNESDAY 21 MARCH

WEDNESDAY 21 MARCH

HARMONY CONCERT

KAVISHA MAZZELLAin the

Ballarat Welcome Centre Chapel

145 Victoria Street, Ballarat | 6.30pm

Kavisha Mazzella an Aria award winning musician will perform during

diversity week with her band Riturnella.

Ticket prices: $20 per person, Concession $15,

Children under 12 free of chargeTickets: trybooking.com/TZUO

HARMONY




Library Outreach - M.A.D.E

10.30am

THURSDAY 22 MARCH

Chinese Australian Cultural Society of Ballarat

‘COME & TRY’Chinese Lion Dancing | 5pm

Chinese Traditional Dancing | 7pm

Trades Hall, Camp Street

THURSDAY 22 MARCH




Library Outreach -

Delacombe | 10.30am

FRIDAY 23 MARCH

LITTLE LANGAUGESof the World Storytime and

PARADE OF CULTURESThe program that you all know and love goes

global at this fun session. Children are encouraged to dress in cultural

or national costume.

Wendouree Library | 10.30am

FRIDAY 23 MARCH

Chinese Australian Cultural Society of Ballarat

‘COME & TRY’Chinese Lion Dancing

Trades Hall, Camp Street

5pm

FRIDAY 23 MARCH SATURDAY 24 MARCHBallarat Regional Finals for the

AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL BUSKING CHAMPIONSHIPS

All over the CBDbuskingballarat.com.au | 10am-4pmHarmony Fest is a proud supporter of the

Indigenous/Multicultural category for this event.

INDIGENOUS HIP HOP PROJECTS DANCE WORKSHOPJoin this “all cultures, all ages” dance workshop with some of Australia’s fi nest

Hip Hop artists. Indigenous Hip Hop Projects (IHHP) is a unique team of talented

artists in all elements of hip hop, media, entertainment and performing arts, who

have been working extensively in Indigenous communities around Australia since

2005. This will be a real treat for Ballarat movers and groovers.

Trades Hall | 24 Camp Street, Ballarat | 2–4pm

Bookings essential: ihhpdance.eventbrite.com.au

SATURDAY 24 MARCH



Durham Point,

Lake Wendouree

3pm | 0421 608 783

SATURDAY 24 MARCH

EAST TIMORESE

FUNDRAISING BUSHDANCEMidlands Golf Club - Fairways Room Heinz Lane, Ballarat North | 6.30-11pm

Ticket enquiries: Barry 0409 458 053

or email [email protected]

$25 per person, $60 family ticket

Featuring Timorese Association Tebe Cultural Group

of Melbourne, Cheeky Possums Bush Band, Tar

Here Jack Bush Band & Maria Moynihan and the

Australian Irish Dance Co. Ballarat

*proceeds of this event will go to the Ballarat Friends

of Ainaro Health Group health student scholarship fund

– improving the health standards of the Ainaro District

community. Finger food included. Drinks at bar prices.

SATURDAY 24 MARCH

IN CONVERSATION WITH...

CHER CHIDZEYWriting has been a tool for Cher to explore and share

migrants’ mental and emotional journeys, as they navigate

through new environments both at work and in the

community. Her book will be available for purchase.

Ballarat Library | 2–3.30pm

SUNDAY 25 MARCH

ROCK THE BLOCK

CULTURE FESTFederation University,

Lydiard Street Campus

3–7pm

SUNDAY 25 MARCH

SATURDAY 17 MARCH

A youth-led culture event, Rock the Block will feature

four hours of continuous stage performances.

Headline acts Indigenous Hip Hop Project and Bortier

Okoe will be performing along-side local talents Rhian-

non Simpson, EMBE and Butterfunked.

The event will also include a range of activities,

creative workshops and delicous food offerings.

Ballarat Indian Association Inc

HOLI FESTIVAL OF COLOURSDJ/Bollywood Music, Bollywood Dance Workshop, Food Stall,

Colour/Gulal for purchase (eco-friendly). A traditional Hindu festival

celebrating the beginning of spring as well as the triumph of good

over evil. Always a popular Cultural Diversity Week offering.

Fairyland, Lake Wendouree | 11am–3pm

SATURDAY 17 MARCH

Film Screening Tickets : spanishfi lmnightventbrite.com.au

‘TASTES OF THE WORLD’ CELEBRATING CULTURAL CUISINE IN OUR OWN BACKYARD*Restaurant bookings strongly recommended during Cultural Diversity Week

EXHIBITION

Spot the ArabFeaturing the works by ‘onsite’ artist John McRae, curated by

Cash Brown.

Backspace Gallery | 1–18 MarchThursday – Sunday | 12–4pm

Spot The Arab, by internationally renowned Sydney-based artist

John McRae, is an exhibition that refl ects upon issues of religion, race,

gender, orientation, nationality and freedom. Visitors are invited to assess and

guess the cultural and ethnic backgrounds of the portrait sitters,

contemplating who is an Arab, who is not, and what those assumptions mean.

“Spot the Arab” investigates themes of the illusions and stereotypes of what is an

Arab today. This exhibition looks at 20 people, photographed over the past decade

in numerous countries and from different religious and ethnic backgrounds. Each

person poses with props, sometimes imposed by me, and enacts the role of what

they consider an Arab to be today.

“The sitters include men, women and transgender people in the “guise”

of Arabs, Muslims or people of the various factions of Islamic faith.

It focuses on preconceptions, social fi ctions and masculinity, recurring themes in

my work.” John McRae, 2017

European Settlers

ExhibitionA display of items migrants brought with

them when they arrived in Ballarat during

the 1950s. Focussing on the larger groups

from Britain, Italy, Germany, Greece,

Netherlands and Poland.

9–25 MARCH

Mandala Community

Art InstallationTuesday to Sunday

10am–1pm and 3–6pm

EVERYONE is invited to be part of creating a chalk art rendition of the

Harmony Mandala artwork at Alfred Deakin Place, Camp St -

as part of Ballarat’s Cultural Diversity Week celebrations.

Together we will be bringing life and colour and our vision for a

unifi ed community to the Harmony Mandala - creating a

collaborative artwork as a centrepiece of Ballarat’s commitment

to harmony through diversity. ALL WELCOME!

Queries: [email protected]

Raimond Gaita, author of Romulus my Father will launch the festival on Saturday 17 March at 10am

Ballarat Mechanics Institute | 117 Sturt Streeet, Ballarat

Cost per fi lm: $10 per person or $35 for the whole fi lm festivalBookings: www.trybooking.com/TYJO

SATURDAY 17 MARCH

10amRomulus My Father

Tells the story of Romulus, his

beautiful wife, Christina, and

their struggle in the face of

great adversity to bring up their

son, Raimond. It is a story of

impossible love that ultimately

celebrates the unbreakable

bond between father and son.

Australian Drama fi lm

released in 2007

Duration: 104 min

SATURDAY 17 MARCH

1pm

Lemon Tree

The story of a Palestinian

widow who must defend her

lemon tree fi eld when a new

Israeli Defence Minister moves

next to her and threatens

to have her lemon grove

torn down.

Israeli Drama fi lm

released in 2008

Duration: 106 min

English Subtitles

SUNDAY 18 MARCH

11am

The Noble Family

Three spoiled children who are

cut off from their family fortune

are forced to do the unthink-

able – get a job.

Mexican Comedy fi lm

released in 2013

Duration: 108 min

SUNDAY 18 MARCH

2pmThe Colour of Paradise

A fable of a child’s innocence

and a complex look at faith and

humanity. Visually magnifi cent

and wrenchingly moving, the

fi lm tells the story of a boy

whose inability to see the world

only enhances his ability to feel

its powerful forces.

Iranian Drama Film

released in 2000

Duration: 88 min

English Subtitles

Exhibitions around town

Multicultural Film Festival

Ballarat Interfaith

Network DisplayLearn about the different faiths

practised within our community.

Flavourful Kitchen

Food VanThe gorgeous team from Flavourful

Kitchen will be on site for the entire

Harmony Fest 2018, feeding you to the brim

with delicious Indian delights.

Be sure to sample some of their fi ne

cuisine if you’re in or near the

Ballarat Library.

What’s On @ the Ballarat Library | 16-25 MARCH

Café MeigasSpain

Friday 23 March33 Armstrong Street North

5331 9444

South American fi esta - latin themed food,

beverages and love South American band.

Carboni’sItalian Kitchen

ItalyAll week

152 Eureka Street

5331 2184

Special menu offerings during

Harmony Fest. Ask about their

‘Feed Me’ dinner menu.

CatfishThai

Saturday 17 March and

Saturday 24 March44 Main Road, Bakery Hill

5331 5248

Chef’s Selection “Harmony Banquet”.

The Forge PizzeriaItaly

14 Armstrong St North

5337 6635

Specially created

‘Harmony Vegetarian Pizza’ on the menu

during Cultural Diversity Week.

Ballarat Gourmet Buffet

Asia323 Sturt St, Ballarat Central

5332 9760

All You Can Eat Chinese Buffet

Lunch: $16.50 adult; $10 child.

Dinner: $22 adult; $15 child.

Children under 3 eat free. Closed Monday.

Nouvelle OrleansNew Orleans-Louisianna

(America)28 Main Road, Ballarat East

0401 316 063

Fried Chicken Happy Hour

Fridays 4.30-5.30

Tuesday-Saturday lunch and dinnerBallarat’s best kept southern secret.

Bullet Train SushiJapan


Come in and try your hand at Japanese

traditional origami while you eat...

the kids will love it.

Aroma of IndiaIndia

432 Sturt St, Ballarat Central

5340 0844

Lunch Special: $9 Veg Thali includes:

2 curries, naan, rice, pappadum, pickle

and raita. Non Veg $10.50.

Mitchell Harris Wine Bar

Japan38 Doveton St North, Ballarat Central

5331 8931

Experience the delicious recipes from

Japanese Chef, Chi during Harmony Fest.

Wednesdays & Thursdays, 12-3pm.

ZambreroMexicoAll week


$10 Regent Movie ticket with any Bowl or

Burrito purchase - at the same time you’re

donating to a child in need.

Gor Gai Thai FoodThailand

Tuesday - Saturday Lunch320 Sturt Street

0499 509 950

Purchase any of Gor Gai’s renowned

9 street food dishes for only $12

(normal value up to $17).

Irish Murphy’sIrish

St Patrick’s DaySaturday 17 March

36 Sturt Street

Shenanigans, Irish-style all day.

Chat For TeaAsia

Sunday 25 March - 2pm25 Armstrong Street North

5331 3898

Taiwanese Tea Making Workshop with

Steve. 3 teas plus matching desserts.

Afternoon tea with a difference.

$20 per person.

Limited to 15 people; Bookings essential.

Holy SmokesAmerica

Wednesday to Sunday310 Sturt Street

5332 7675

Special menu offerings during

Harmony Fest.

Café MerkamaEthiopiaAll week

30 Doveton St North

Dining customers can purchase any of

Temum’s traditional homewares, jewellery

or artefact for a 5% discount.

Curry StarIndia

All week210 Dana Street

Lunch and Dinner specials during

Harmony Fest.

Mention Harmony Fest at SS Traders

Indian Grocers to receive one free Henna

cone with any grocery purchase.

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2 Ballarat Gourmet Buffet

3 Bullet Train Sushi

4 Café Meigas

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6 Carboni’s Italian Kitchen

7 Catfish

8 Chat for Tea

9 Curry Star

10 The Forge Pizzeria

11 Gor Gai Thai

12 Holy Smokes

13 Irish Murphy’s

14 Mitchell Harris Wine Bar

15 Nouvelle Orleans

16 Zambrero

Other venues16 Ballarat Library

17 Ballarat Town Hall

18 Midlands Golf Club

19 BRMC Victoria Street Welcome Centre

20 Mechanics Institute

21 Victoria Park Inclusive Playspace

22 Alfred Deakin Place & Backspace Gallery

23 Trades Hall

24 Lake Wendouree

25 Federation University, Lydiard St Campus

26 Wendouree Centre for Performing Arts

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For more information on HARMONY FEST 2018, visit ballarat.vic.gov.au or follow us on

Harmony Day is on 21 March and was rst celebrated in Australia in 1999. It is a time when Australians can come together to re ect on, and celebrate, the many cultures that make up our country and show an appreciation of Australia’s diversity. Orange has been adopted as the colour to symbolise this day.

March 21 is the United Nations International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. It marks the anniversary of the Sharpeville massacre, which took place on this day in 1960 and resulted in the deaths of 69 South Africans who took part in a peaceful protest against the apartheid regime.

Where possible, all English speech and song on the main stage will be translated into Auslan

Bookings by Wednesday 14 March

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