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WELCOME to Viva Victoria multicultural festival 2014!

EXPERIENCE interactive and enlightening cultural workshops and demonstrations.

LISTEN to music from outstanding Victorian performers representing many cultures and genres, from Mexican ‘rocanrol’ to reggae; Afghani pop to classical guitar; and bagpipes to Bollywood.

WATCH beautiful displays of traditional and modern dance, complete with stunning costumes.

TASTE from a selection of over twenty food stalls, dishing up sweet and savoury delights from around the world. Bratwurst? Empanada? Gozleme? Churros? You had better come hungry!

ENJOY browsing the art and craft marketplace for high-quality and unique art and craft products from local and overseas artisans.

PARTICIPATE in Victoria’s most highly-anticipated celebration of cultural diversity, community harmony and the arts. There’s something for everyone, so bring along the family, or meet up with your friends, and enjoy a great day out.

TO VIVA VICTORIA

Great prizes to be won throughout the day!

200+ COUNTRIES OF ORIGIN 130 + FAITHS 260 + LANGUAGES AND DIALECTS 1 COMMUNITY

A massive line-up of some of Victoria’s hottest established and emerging performers from many cultures, take to the stage.

11:40am Maracatu Estrela do Mar Afro-Brazilian percussion group, playing rhythms from the north-east of Brazil.

12:00pm Welcome to Country Wurundjeri Elder, Aunty Carolyn Briggs.

12:10pm Yirrmal and the Yolngu Boys Join the boys as they fuse traditional and contemporary Indigenous performance with class and passion.

12:30pm Melbourne Samoan Choir A community choir promoting both traditional and modern Samoan music.

1:00pm Taqi Khan With a number 1 in the Afghan music charts, singer/songwriter Taqi Khan will impress!

1:45pm La Descarga Kick back and enjoy this Afro-Colombian drumming group.

2:00pm Cambodian Space Project Songs from the ‘golden age’ of 60’s Cambodian tunes and original Khmer psychedelic rock.

3:00pm Claymore A mixture of traditional Scottish and Irish music and modern self-penned Celtic tunes.

3:30pm D2 Drumline One of Melbourne’s, if not Australia’s, most exciting drumming ensembles.

4:00pm Abbie Cardwell & the Chicano Rockers Mexican ‘rocanrol’ inspired by vintage Mexican music of the 50’s and 60’s.

5:00pm Bombay Royale Inspired by the spirit of old Bollywood and classical Indian traditions, Bombay Royale have created something entirely awesome and fresh!

COMMONWEALTH BANK MAIN STAGE

Enjoy some chilled tunes by the banks of the Yarra River.

12:30pm Eamon and Dudi Project This Brazilian repertoire reflects a fusion of South American jazz and classical guitar.

1:30pm Fouad Haraka One of Australia’s most eminent Middle-Eastern & Arabic musicians.

2:30pm Byron and the Gypsy Cats A mix of traditional music from the Greek islands and Asia Minor, and original tunes.

3:30pm Santa Taranta Pizzica, tammurriata, polkas from the barbershop and the occasional serenade d’amore.

4:30pm Ras Jahknow Roots reggae band, with passionate vocals in English, Portuguese, and Creole.

5:30pm Alex and Nilusha A unique ensemble of authentic contemporary world sounds.

RIVERSIDE TERRACE STAGE

Enjoy a dedicated program of traditional and contemporary dance performances. Get involved with interactive dance workshops!

12:30pm CUBBIES ‘Coração de Zumbi’ Community dance performed by young people from diverse backgrounds.

12:50pm Violetta Parra Extensive repertoire of dances from all parts of Chile, with stunning costumes.

1:10pm Saba Persian Dance Group Traditional Persian dance and exotic costumes.

1:30pm Udumbara Sri Lankan Dance Enjoy this collaboration of authentic and modern Sri Lankan dance styles.

1:50pm Melbourne Tukkers Folk dancing in traditional Dutch costumes, including clogs.

2:10pm Asanti Dance Theatre Dance from Ghana - highly captivating displays of power, precision and energy.

DEAKIN EDGE DANCE STAGE

POP-UP STAGE: City Session x Viva Victoria

The Freestyle Academy crew bring their freestyle dance jams to St Paul’s Court. Get involved in this crowd-judged

2 v 2 dance battle with Victoria’s finest freestyle artists in a revolutionary interactive battle-style format.

While you enjoy the sounds from the stage, why not grab a table and relax in the Beer DeLuxe Beer Garden?

There are a range of drinks from around the world on offer, so try something new!

UBUNTU is a philosophy based on inter-connectedness, or humanity towards others. The word has its origins in the languages of Southern Africa, but is used in cultures across Africa to refer to humanity, compassion, generosity of spirit, and respect towards others. It is based around the concept of “I am, because you are.”

The Ubuntu Stage aims to harness this sentiment, and delivers an opportunity for young people from Victoria’s culturally and linguistically diverse communities to come together to express themselves creatively.

MULTIFAITH MULTICULTURAL YOUTH NETWORK (MMYN)The Multifaith Multicultural Youth Network (MMYN) was established in September 2007 to provide advice to the Victorian Government, on issues and initiatives that affect young Victorians from culturally, religiously and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

The MMYN is comprised of young people from a range of faiths, cultures, ages, geographical locations, and life experiences.

The MMYN meets four to six times a year, and as well as highlighting key issues facing young Victorians, members have the opportunity to develop youth-led projects which respond to some of these issues.

Members of the MMYN have played a pivotal role in the establishment and coordination of the Ubuntu stage.

DEAKIN EDGE | UBUNTU

2:45pm Chinese Youth Society of Melbourne Chinese lion dancers will lead the audience from the square into Deakin Edge.

3:05pm Dani Sib and Angie McMahon These upcoming singer and songwriters blend folk, soul and pop into some original tunes; their beautiful vocals are not to be missed.

3:20pm Legacy Girls Young African group promote their culture through their love of dance.

3:30pm Teame, Wubshet and Soliana This Ethiopian circus trio will make your head spin!

3:50pm Bellydance Bohemia Belly dance troupe performing a blend of traditional and contemporary dance.

3:55pm Afghani Martial Arts Mr Ibrahim and his students perform a martial arts demonstration.

4:00pm Rap 3021 Originating from Good Shepherd Youth & Family Service music program for new arrivals, this youth hip-hop group are sure to impress.

4:10pm Jigsaw Sneakers Brotherhood of 8 members forming one of Melbourne’s most talented street dance crews.

4:15pm Abe Nouk Founder of Creative Rebellion Youth, Abe is a Sudanese spoken word poet.

4:20pm Meet members of the Multifaith Multicultural Youth Network.

4:30pm L Fresh the Lion Inspiring hip-hop artist whose honesty and integrity as a lyricist has attracted much attention and praise.

THE UBUNTU YOUTH STAGE

MARKETS OF THE WORLD

African Village Kitchen - AfricaSeñor BBQ - Argentina Latinoz Churros - Chile and Costa RicaAntojos - Columbian Flavours - Columbia La Creperie - FranceWagner’s German Gourmet Sausages – GermanyFronditha Care - GreeceAutorickshaw - IndiaSimply Indonesian Cuisine - IndonesiaThe Meatball Company - Various Cultures Japanese Street Food - Japan Balkan Cuisine - South-Eastern Europe Delicious Mauritius - MauritiusNica Tacos - NicaraguaPaleta Artisan Ice Popsicles - MexicoHimalayan Sherpa - NepalNazca - PeruHoy Pinoy – The Philippines Pierogi - Polish Dumpling - PolandSpanish Gourmet Caterers - SpainLankan Tucker - Sri LankaB & B Gozleme - Turkey Vietnam Food House - Vietnam

Sankofa Fair Trade - Africa

Encuentro - Chile

ASAI ArteColombia - Colombia

Ecle’ctico - Brazil

Omkara Designs - India

Om Designs - Indonesia

Subarashii Designs - Japan

Lao Silk & Craft - Laos

Mundo Maya - Guatemala

La Calaca - Mexico

Nazia Henna Tattoos - Pakistan

El Inca - Peru

The Cup and Mug - Poland

4Dverse and the Dancing Devils - Venezuela

Silk Lotus - Various Cultures

The Social Studio - Various Cultures

Independent Egyptian Abroad Alliance Victoria - Egypt

Roots Art – South America

FOOD FROM AROUND THE GLOBE

BODHI TREE – FIELD OF ENLIGHTENMENTThe Bodhi tree is sacred to all Buddhists. The Buddha sat under its branches in meditation and achieved enlightenment. The Bodhi leaf is a symbol of peace and a reminder of the collective impact we can share by supporting one another. Share your own thoughts of peace, or a wish for yourself or another, by adding a leaf with your message to the growing field.

The Bodhi Tree - Field of Enlightenment will be on display on the Federation Square steps.

The Bodhi Tree - Field of Enlightenment is brought to you by the Buddha’s Light International Association of Victoria in conjunction with Nick Rennie of Happy Finish Designs.

RANGOLI ART COMPETITIONRangoli is a traditional Indian form of folk art, often created to celebrate festive occasions. Intricate patterns are drawn on the floor with chalk or flour and filled in with coloured rice, dried pulses, or flowers. Five community groups have been invited to participate in a rangoli competition at Viva Victoria.

Watch the creation of the rangoli masterpieces in the St Paul’s Court area.

KIDS’ ACTIVITIESA dedicated space for kids, with free face-painting and interactive activities. Children can make jewellery and flags from recycled materials; create their own piñatas; and create a rangoli design. They will also be entertained with African musical workshops, and Indigenous story-telling.

The kids’ activities area is located in the main plaza.

TRY SOMETHING NEW

COLOURFEST FILM FESTIVALEnjoy a selection of short films from the Colourfest Film Festival, featuring stories that focus on social inclusion and harmony, and celebrate the diversity of the Australian identity.

On display on the big screen throughout the day.

ART EXHIBITIONSThe Atrium area will house the finalists’ entries from the Cultural Diversity Week Primary School Art Competition. Young people were asked to visually interpret themes of cultural diversity and harmony. The results provide a fascinating and beautiful insight into our multicultural society as seen through the eyes of youth.

Visit the Yarra Gallery for Art of the Urban Pharaoh - Masterpieces Lost. Egyptian graffiti art that sprang up in post-revolutionary Egypt was censored and painted over. What the government didn’t want you to see has been captured by photographer and graphic designer, Ossama Boshra. Also on exhibit is revolution-inspired art by Egyptian-born artist, Lotfi Abou Saryia. An inspiring feast for the eyes and the soul.

SPORTS ZONEWhatever footy code you’re into, you can get involved with sports clinics and meet some of the stars of the game at Viva Victoria.

GET INVOLVED

COMMONWEALTH BANK MAIN STAGE

ARTS & CRAFTS

POPUP

FLINDERS STREETSW

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DEAKIN EDGE& UBUNTU

STAGE

BEER DELUXE GARDEN

TRANSPORTHOTEL

YARRA RIVER

FIRSTAID

FEDERATION WHARF

YARRA RIVER TERRACE

MELBOURNE VISITOR CENTRE

FLINDERS ST AMPHITHEATRE

ST PAUL’S COURT

ACMI LOUNGE

ATRIUM

NGV AUSTRALIA

ZINC

ACMI

SBS

BMW EDGE

YARRA GALLERY

RIVERSIDE TERRACE STAGE

KIDS’ ACTIVITIES

KEY

POPUPPop-Up Stage

Water

Licenced Area

Global Food

Arts & Crafts

Kids’ Activities

Sport Zones

Bodhi Tree Display

Rangoli Art Competition

Art Exhibitions

Chill-Out Zone

SUPPORTING HARMONY WITH AN ORANGE RIBBONDuring Cultural Diversity Week we mark the United Nations International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination on 21 March.

Wearing an orange ribbon is a personal pledge not to commit, condone or remain silent about any form of racial or religious discrimination. Pick up a ribbon from the information marquee and wear it with pride.

Viva Victoria is brought to you by the Victorian Multicultural Commission. Thank you to the generous sponsors and supporters of Cultural Diversity Week for making the Viva Victoria festival possible.

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Thank you to Multicultural Arts Victoria for programming the performances at this event.

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