Ardna: Our Land
A story of land. A story of home. ARDNA: OUR LAND is an innovative new collaboration between Aseel Tayah and respected Yorta Yorta theatre maker Jason Tamiru for children 5 years and older, that uses Aboriginal and Middle Eastern dance, songs and storytelling to explore our connection to physical land. ARDNA is a beautiful, tactile […]
Ardna: Our Land
A story of land. A story of home. ARDNA: OUR LAND is an innovative new collaboration between Aseel Tayah and respected Yorta Yorta theatre maker Jason Tamiru for children 5 years and older, that uses Aboriginal and Middle Eastern dance, songs and storytelling to explore our connection to physical land. ARDNA is a beautiful, tactile […]
Bukjeh Shares the Love of the Prophet
Join us at La Mama on the 9th of October as Bukjeh shares the love of the Prophet through: ・craft and art activities for children ・music ・Islamic songs ・a showcase of children’s artwork ・an open mic for Muslim poets & performers ・the chance to connect through conversation and creativity! The event is free and open […]
BABA GANOSH
As one of the most delicious and versatile vegetables, the unique eggplant is often misunderstood. In this daytime workshop event, attendees will be guided through incredible recipes highlighting the eggplant. They will be taught how to prepare it in the best ways and shown the many uses it can have, especially in Middle Eastern cuisine. […]
BUKJEH AT SAM
Bukjeh at SAM In Arabic, Bukjeh is a small pack of belongings carried by travellers and refugees. Join us on Saturday 18 June from 2pm for a performance of music, dance, poetry and spoken-word depicting the stories of Bukjeh from the Shepparton community. Led by artist and creator Aseel Tayah, _Bukjeh at SAM_ will be […]
Bukjeh’s Eid Celebration
Eid Al-Fitr Celebrations! Not long to go!Fuel up with a yummy breakfast at home and come to a day of storytelling, poetry, treasure hunt, art and delicious sweets and candy for the whole family and so on Join us for the first Bukjeh celebration in the south east, meet new friends and get to know […]
DECOLONISE OUR DINNER TABLE
Palestinian cuisine consists of various vibrant and delicious recipes. With its unique nuances and holding its own distinct identity, Palestinian cooking also shares traits with many Middle Eastern regions. This immersive panel and dinner event will invite attendees to experience about how cultural knowledge is passed on through food. Sit down at our table and […]
MAKLOUBA, THE QUEEN OF THE TABLE
An entertaining introduction to the unique world of Palestinian cooking. Join us in the exciting atmosphere of the Queen Victoria Market to experience the regional style of preparing this hearty, flavourful dish. This immersive cooking class will teach attendees the secrets to making one of the most delicious dishes in this diverse cuisine. This event […]
MELBOURNE’S FOOD CONNECTORS
Food is a unifying language. A home-cooked meal can not only be a nourishing expression of love and care but an opportunity to come together for a shared experience. In this lunchtime event, hosted by Sonia Nair, a panel of culinary experts and enthusiasts, including Aseel Tayah and Hana Assafiri, will reflect on the power […]
QAHWE SADA – UNDER OUR ROOF
You are invited to take part in an exploration of tastes from several cultures in the Middle East while learning about the history of these delicious foods and discovering the stories behind their creation. With the distinctive Arabic coffee ‘Qahwe’ to try and traditional Middle Eastern music to enjoy, this event is the perfect way […]