Tag Archive | sydney
Poetry Friday: Postcards for Home
Over the years, I’ve accumulated a small collection of poetry books, specifically Filipino poetry both in English and in the Filipino language. In truth, I am unfamiliar with most of these poets. My purchase of their books had more to do with the words within the covers than with the poet’s name. When it came […]
Dual Tastes of Morocco and Sydney: Mirror by Jeannie Baker
There are moments when you feel privileged to be holding a book in your hands. Jeannie Baker’s Mirror is one of those books which provide you with that honor. A rare find which revolutionizes the experience of flipping through the pages of a book with its capacity to go beyond the boundaries of what a […]
Song, Dance and Art of the Czech Republic
I was truly privileged to have witnessed this presentation by Dr. Laurie Lashbrook from the School of Music Voice Area, University of Akron, Akron – and Dr. Timothy Cheek from the School of Music, University of Michigan USA – entitled “Voices of a Nation: Song, Dance and Art of the Czech Republic.” I was attracted […]
Smoking Ceremony and Aboriginal Dance
Unfortunately, these video clips are not taken in HD (high definition). I left my Canon HV 40 at home so I had to make-do with my trusty point and shoot that’s more convenient to bring during long travels. This marks the official Opening to Australia and Welcome Ceremony during the 5th International Conference on the […]
Last Day at the Arts Conference: Establishing Culture and Identity through Children’s Picture Books
Yesterday was the last day of the conference. It was a Sunday and predictably there were only a few people about – one couldn’t really blame them since the city is just so inviting (I’ve witnessed around two live performances so far in QVB and an artist painting his mural in the streets). So while I […]
