Talking Faiths

This exhibition documents a project involving young people exploring interfaith issues through a multicultural perspective. Encompassing students from a range of faith-based and secular Government schools, Talking Faiths features multimedia representations and photographs of the student project and artworks developed by the students as part of their conversations. This exhibition is a part of the Parliament of the World’s Religions 2009 cultural program.

Date: 26 November 2009 to 28 May 2010

Callaloo: The Caribbean mix in Victoria

Like the traditional Caribbean Callaloo soup, a unique mix of spices, vegetables, meat and herbs, the Caribbean community is a wonderfully diverse mix of cultures. Callaloo: The Caribbean mix in Victoria explores the experiences of this small but vibrant community in Victoria. Visitors can discover the significance that food, cricket, music and carnival has to the community as well as the historical connection between Australia and the West Indies.

Date: From 3 December 2009

Ancient Hampi: The Hindu Kingdom Brought to Life
This international exhibition offers visitors the opportunity to immerse themselves in the stunning World Heritage site of Hampi in southern India. Using state of the art digital technologies, this new experience presents stereographic panoramas of an extraordinary site, with all its mythological, archaeological, artistic and historic significance. Ancient Hampi includes animations of Hindu myths and stories, aerial and projected photography, an immersive digital interactive space showing 360-degree panoramic images of the site and is landscape, as well as stunning night photographs of the temples taken by John Gollings.
Dates: Until 26 January 2010

Kids Fest: Cool Caribbean

Experience the Caribbean this summer on this special day just for kids! Part of the Immigration Museum’s school holiday program, Kids Fest celebrates the vibrant culture of the Caribbean with performances, dance workshops and traditional cuisine. Hands-on activities such as making a drum kit or cricket bat allow visitors to learn about the culture in a fun way. The Immigration Museum offers programs during each school holidays, which bring into focus different cultural groups in accessible ways for children and families.

Date: Sunday 10 January 2010

Immigration Museum, 400 Flinders Street, Melbourne.  Open daily 10.00am to 5.00pm.

Admission: Adult $8, child/concession FREE. More info 13 11 02 or museumvictoria.com.au/immigration museum