Saturday 8 & Sunday 9 October 2011, 10am-5pm
Happy Valley, Caloundra (Happy Valley is accessible via The Esplanade at Caloundra)
The Village of Diversity happens in collaboration with Caloundra Music Festival and celebrates our local culture through live entertainment, interactive workshops, street performance and food and market stalls.
Free stages blend local talent and multicultural performances. The Village has a safe, communal atmosphere where everyone is welcome to experience different cultures and participate in the celebrations in a relaxing and fun environment.
New additions to the Village this year include FESTURI’s annual successful multicultural workshops, Story Telling Tent and The Great Multicultural Parade.
The main stage in the Village includes a great mix of multicultural music and dance acts, local schools, and even special guests from the festival main stage. Get involved in the street performance workshops and activities, and join in the fun of the parade on Saturday. Check out the huge array of children’s workshops and activities (pick up a free workshop schedule from the festival information station), or just wander through the great authentic food stalls and markets.
So what exactly can I do at The Village? Good question... Loads of things!
Check out details on all the various areas of The Village below. A full listing of activities and event program will be available closer to the event on www.festuri.com
The Main Stage
The Main Stage will be a major focus of The Village, showcasing a wide variety of quality music including upcoming local and cultural artists. With a program running from 10am through until 5pm each day you can rest assured you will be entertained by the wide range of performers who take stage. Performance Applications are open NOW visit www.festuri.com to obtain further information.
Workshops
Throughout both days The Village will run cultural and specialty workshops for all to enjoy. There will be something for everyone such as drumming, belly dancing, as well as arts and crafts. Workshop Presenter Applications are open NOW visit www.festuri.org.au to obtain further information.
Parade
Once again we will see a great parade of funky, zany, fantastical and magical performers and entertainers – and of course – YOU! The parade will take place along Happy Valley. Local cultural groups are invited to join the parade in their traditional dress and carrying their country’s flag. For more information or to get involved, please send an email with PARADE in the subject line to info@festuri.org.au
Story Telling Tent
Come along and listen to the colourful stories from other countries; many accompanied by interactive singing and dancing. People from culturally & linguistically diverse backgrounds are welcome to book in a ‘story time’. For more information or to get involved, please send an email with STORY TELLING in the subject line to info@festuri.org.au
Art on Display
Walking around The Village you will no doubt come across a few art displays... Whether your taste lies with traditional art or contemporary art, there will be something to delight your senses. To be involved, please send an email with VILLAGE ART in the subject line to info@festuri.org.au
Street Performance Space
Street performance has always been an iconic part of the Sunshine Coast worth celebrating and developing – and that is exactly what we are doing this year! The street performance space will involve a stage, workshops, street performance jam sessions and more. This space is led by local globe-trotting street performers and open to those who are just starting out, those interested in getting involved and of course – those just wanting to sit back and watch! To get involved, please send an email with STREET PERFORMANCE in the subject line to info@festuri.org.au
Children’s Festival
Located under the shady Pandanus trees overlooking the beach, the children’s festival will include attractions and activities such as painting in the park, storytime sessions, kitemaking workshops, craft sessions, puppet shows, clowns, face painters and roving entertainment!
Beach-side Carnival
The beach-side carnival is a favourite for all our youngest festival-goers... located in Happy Valley, the carnival will ensure your festival experience is complete, with rides, stalls, sideshows and all kinds of fun activities.
Markets and Food Stalls
The food and market stalls will add colour and flavour to the already bustling Village with an emphasis on international food! They will operate from 10am until 5pm on both Saturday and Sunday.
More information (including stallholder, performer and workshop presenters application forms) can be found on the FESTURI website - www.festuri.com