2015
Forum: A Conversation on Respect
An interactive forum to complete the 16 Days of Activism around gender violence by drawing together a diverse group of people to discuss the issues of respect and its links to gender based violence.
2015
Encuentro No. 3: The one among the many
An afternoon of poetry, short story, spoken word and theatre exploring themes of search and loneliness, urban magnetism and citadine anarchy, beauty and insanity.
Dance
Newlands Song & Dance Night
A celebration of Afro-Colombian culture at the Newlands Community House developed to continue the work that Casa Cultura has been carrying out in partnership with the Moreland City Council to reactivate the Newlands Community House and help establish it as a hub for culture, diversity and community.
Literature
Quijote 3000
A conference and 3-part creative writing workshop on the 400th Anniversary of the publication of the second part of Don Quijote de La Mancha, exploring the human values depicted in the novel and its characters. Produced in collaboration with the the Consulate General of Spain in Melbourne, supported by the Read more…
Dance
The Venezuelan Corner at the Coburg Carnivale
An immersive cultural experience offering a taste of a traditional afternoon in the Llanos (plains) of Venezuela, comprising popular games such as Bolas Criollas (dirt bowling) and Dominoes, live traditional music with Cambur Pintón, Cimarrón and Esta Vaina with Daniel J. Márquez, and folk dances with Caribay. Produced in collaboration Read more…
2015
Interactive Dance Workshops at the Coburg Carnivale
A 3-part performance and interactive workshop, demonstrating and teaching the basics of traditional couples dances from different regions of Latin America, including Cueca (Chile), Merengue (Dominican Republic) and Forro (Brazil). This workshop highlighted the significance of couples dancing as a vehicle for social connectivity and a mechanism of engaging and Read more…
2015
Musica Mestiza at ILAS La Trobe
An invitation from the Institute of Latin American Studies of La Trobe University to deliver a talk on the racial blending of Latin America during colonial and post-colonial times as it translated into its musical heritage. The presentation was followed by a live performance by Daniel J. Márquez, Emiliano Beltzer, Read more…
Projects
Presence in Mexican Festival
A Casa Cultura stall to showcase the projects and initiatives of the organization and to run a participative activity exploring the key identity concepts and stereotypes associated with Latin America.
2015
Encuentro No. 2: A three-fold musical collaboration
Casa Cultura’s second encounter, which focused on music and was the first activity developed independently by a group of members of the organization. The evening included a showcase of emerging talent, the debut of three songs inspired by the stories of three Latin Americans living in Australia (in collaboration with Read more…
Music
Vibraciones
A recital showcasing traditional compositions for strings in a range of genres, considering the introduction of stringed instruments to be the most significant contribution of European culture to the complex blend of identities that constitutes Latin America. Produced in partnership with The Boite for their “World Music Cafe” series. With Read more…