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SUMMARY:“Culture\, Ideas\, and the Future of Arab Australian Cultural Life”
DESCRIPTION:  \nAustralian Arab Institute for Culture and Ideas – Melbourne Launch\nThis special evening brings together artists\, writers\, thinkers\, and community members to celebrate Arab Australian cultural expression and to introduce a new platform that supports cultural production\, public discourse\, and community connection. \nThe Melbourne launch is designed as both a cultural event and a public forum\, supporting the visibility and participation of Arab Australian cultural voices. \nThe evening will include: \n\nA keynote from the Chairperson Cheryl Akle\, introducing the Institute and its national vision\nA panel discussion on “Culture\, Ideas\, and the Future of Arab Australian Cultural Life” with cultural and civic leaders\nAudience Q&A and open dialogue\nCultural programming including readings\, poetry\, and live performance\nArab writers book signing and book sales opportunity\nLight refreshments\, Informal networking and community connection\n\nThis event builds on community-focused outcomes including strengthening cultural identity\, increasing confidence to engage\, and ensuring participants feel authentically represented. \nFor more on speakers artists and musicians go to event website \nSpaces are limited. Register now to be part of this landmark cultural moment. \n  \nSpread the loveTweet
URL:https://samahsabawi.com/event/culture-ideas-and-the-future-of-arab-australian-cultural-life/
LOCATION:Naarm Ngarrgu Library\, Therry St\, Melbourne\, VIC\, 3000\, Australia
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