CulturFest 2008

Submitted by nic.borgese on Wed, 24/09/2008 - 15:42.

The Malak Shopping Centre car park and Chambers Theatre came to life Saturday 20th September for the 2008 CulturFest. The afternoon started at a frantic pace with an energetic displaly of Irish dancing performed by the Keltika Irish Dancers. The dancing programme also featured Acholi, Burmese and Cambodian dancers.

Demitrious Magriplis provided a recital of Greek and English poetry and Reggae Dave entertained the crowd with his fine blend of folk/reggae tunes. Local celebrity Ali Mills delivered a humorous and heartfelt welcome from the Larrakia people, and a trio of Karen youth took to the stage to perform an impromptu traditional song.

Neighbourhood watch kept the young ones entertained with their go-karts, while the taste buds were satisfied by Burmese and Congolese culinary delights.

The outdoor cinema featured a locally produced documentary and the 2008 Refugee Film Festival.