Cultural cuisine, mesmerising music and worldly workshops!
Published on 22 August 2017
Don’t miss the captivating line up of musicians, dancers, food stalls and workshops all inspired by global traditions at the 2017 Rockhampton Cultural Festival this Saturday 26 August.
Rockhampton Regional Council’s Community Services Committee Chair Councillor Rose Swadling said this year’s Festival would bring more cultures from around the world to the Heritage Village for the entire family to experience.
“It truly is a globally-inspired line up of music, food and dance representing cultures from Africa, Asia, Europe, and the America’s, along with Indigenous and home grown entertainment for the entire family to enjoy,” Cr Swadling said.
“We have energetic music acts from Africa, India, Sudan, Nepal and Spain that fuse their own traditional music with more contemporary music, so there’ll be something fascinating to dance to or to sit and relax to.
“There’s more than 30 food stalls so festival goers can pick up a bite to eat all afternoon and into the evening with German, Thai, Filipino, Japanese, Spanish and Dutch inspired food, as well as wood-fired pizza, steak and sausages to name a few.
“Our local cultural groups are also helping out with origami, calligraphy, Indigenous dot painting, and dance and music workshops for all ages. And, as we move into the evening, the Heritage Village will light up with our spectacular Parade of Nations, with participants representing the vast array of nationalities that live in our community today. It will be magnificent!”
What: 2017 Rockhampton Cultural Festival
When: Saturday 26 August
Time: 4pm – 9pm
Where: Heritage Village
Entry: $2.
The Rockhampton Cultural Festival is a Rockhampton Regional Council event supported by the Queensland Government, Woolworths, Toys and Food Sing Trading.
Music
African Fusion is a professional Drum, Dance and Song collective whose artists herald from Ghana, Ivory Coast and Ethiopia. The group brings alive the eclectic rhythms, dances and songs that celebrate their respective cultures in an enthusiastic and genuine way.
Queensland singer-song writing brothers The Short Fall blend their voices perfectly and their guitars sing with ease.
Culture Train is a musical troupe produced by Brisbane Multicultural Arts Centre (BEMAC) which brings together a collective of traditional and contemporary multicultural artists.
Culture Train includes:
Ajak Kwai is a compelling storyteller and mesmerising live performer from Sudan.
Mario Conde from Bolivia has a distinctive and captivating mix of ancient Andean sounds with modern twists translating into a passionate and memorable performance.
Dheeraj Shrestha is an international musician recognised as the foremost Nepalese-born tabla percussionist in Australia.
Clara Domingo is a recent arrival from Barcelona, whose vocal style explores traditional flamenco and Spanish popular music.
Dya Singh has been one of the Australia’s pioneers in the development of new Australian World Music.
Liam Morton is an Australian guitarist that performs jazz, blues, flamenco and pop.
Workshops
Origami – learn the art of paper folding and bring some creatures home to impress your friends.
Arts – dot painting on river rocks using templates of Indigenous designs. Explore the cultural display of Darumbal artefacts.
Dance & music workshops - all festival at the TEYS Tent and Food Sing Trading Stage.
Chinese calligraphy – with the Rockhampton Chinese Association.
Petting Zoo – visit the Heritage Village animals and see the new arrivals. Miniature Donkeys and lambs on show.
Library Tent – Robot displays and fun activities.