Live music and delicious teas from around the world will give the community a tantalising taste of different cultures in August.
Everyone is invited to a series of events being held at Sunshine Coast Libraries across the region as part of Multicultural Queensland Month.
The gatherings, called Multicultural Mornings, will allow people to meet and learn from those who come from a range of fascinating backgrounds.
Community portfolio Councillor David Law said we were extremely fortunate to have such a vibrant multicultural community on the Sunshine Coast.
“It is marvellous to think that we have more than 150 different languages spoken right across our region,” Councillor Law said.
“Multicultural Mornings with Sunshine Coast Libraries provide the perfect opportunity to learn from others and foster cross-cultural connections, all while enjoying a cuppa and some live tunes.”
Visitors can also explore an eBook collection available in 25 languages, or join in a Conversation Circle, which allows community members from non-English speaking backgrounds to practise their English conversation skills.
The free live music performances include a stellar line-up of local talent, including Skillz FJ, Innessa, Andrea Kirwin, Hayden Hack and SoLar.
Skillz FJ (Samuela Taukave), a Pasifika Artist, is a multi-instrumentalist, live looping, one-man show hailing from Fiji.
Innessa is a Russian guitarist, poet, songwriter, and performer. She has performed at the Canberra Multicultural Folk Festival and the Woodford Folk Festival. Innessa’s song Yasen was a Queensland Music Awards finalist in 2017, and her song Perekati-Pole was a finalist in 2023.
Andrea Kirwin is an Australian/Fijian singer-songwriter, as well as founder and director of Peace Run Records, based in Nambour.
Hayden Hack, a South African born award-winning songwriter and musician, weaves and layers live looping within his unique guitar and vocal landscape.
SoLar is a Gypsy Blues, soul, and world music singer-songwriter who combines her incredible guitar skills with techniques and stylings from her travels abroad.
Outside of this dedicated multicultural event, the Sunshine Coast Council Multicultural Welcome Hub provides resources, information and support services to help migrants settle and feel welcome in our community. More information on joining a Conversation Circle is also available on the Libraries website.
Multicultural Morning will be held at Sunshine Coast Libraries at Caloundra, Coolum, Kawana, Maroochydore and Nambour libraries on August 8, 15, 24 and 29 from 10am-2pm. Cost is free (registration not required).
More information at library.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/Whats-On/At-The-Library/Multicultural-Morning
