Target audience : Open to all
"Our Global Village Celebration"
Saturday Aug 4 from 9am - 2pm a market will be held selling international cuisine from Afghanistan, Bhutan, Egypt and more, local fresh produce and art and crafts made by members of the Launceston Community.
There will also be a clothes repair cafe.
An Artwork Gallery highlighting the talents of Our Global Village Community will fill the walls of the Music Hall and artisan workshops will be held in the morning and afternoon on both Saturday and Sunday.
Event Type: Global Village Market celebrating our multi-cultural community and enjoying the richness this cultural diversity brings to our City.
Free skill sharing workshops will be held over the two days to provide opportunities for all in community to learn new skills and build cultural understanding by working together side by side to create beautiful works of art.
Event Description: Three fun-filled days of creative learning and participants will have the opportunity to see, create and experience beautiful works of art.
For many people, to create a garden is an experience and expression of peace. These activities will also be held in the West Launceston Primary School Community Garden throughout the weekend.
Please see individual event postings for workshop details – These will be listed on the Peace Festival Web page: http://www.tamarcommunitypeace.org.au/events-2018/ and will be under the category ‘Our Global Village”
Venue: West Launceston Primary School 24-38 Basin Rd West Launceston
Contact: Joanne Dean: gentlefpjo@gmail.com if you would like to have a market stall or be involved.
Market Stalls, workshops and exhibition - 4/8/2018 9AM - 2pm
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Workshops and exhibition - 5/8/2018 9AM - 2pm
Wheelchair access: yes
Do people need to book for this event?: no - But please see the individual workshops for details as these will vary depending on the workshop
Entry Cost: $0 (but there will be costs for food, drinks and other items)
Organisations: West Launceston Primary School
Women's Friendship Group
Northern Refugee Support
City of Launceston
Gentle Footprints Permaculture
Website: http://westlauncestonprimary.education.tas.edu.au/
Treat your tastebuds!
Global Village food stalls
Saturday 4th August from 9am to 2pm
West Launceston Primary School
Persian cake
Afghan kebabs
Afghan bolani
Momo from Bhutan
Egyptian felafel
Bhutanese food stall.
“Together Everyone Learns”