INDIA DAY 2019 Fair
Saturday, 10 August 2019
Parramatta Park
Free event!
Event FB link: https://www.facebook.com/events/362626041048642/?ti=ia
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Parramatta
Parramasala 2017: the festival of cultures and diversity, 10-12 March
Sydney, 8 March, 2017
EVENTS NSW. Artist Impression. Image supplied Events NSW. Parramasala – The Australian Festival of South Asian Arts to be held in Parramatta in November 2010.
Parramasala, the cultural bonanza, is happening in Parramatta this weekend (10, 11, 12 March, 2017). http://www.parramasala.com/
“Since 2010, Parramasala has evolved into a free public celebration of the diverse and rich cultures in Sydney’s west – a heady and colourful mix of music, dance, parade, theatre, food, film and heritage.
Parramasala attracts around 30,000 people of which over 70% were born in countries other than Australia. More than 30 nationalities and cultures have been represented by the festival.
Parramasala has now moved its dates to be part of Multicultural March 2017 and will be held Friday 10 March, Saturday 11 March and Sunday 12 March 2017.
The event will again be held in Parramatta’s Prince Alfred Square, in the Riverside Theatres and 2017 will see it spread to the Parramatta Riverbanks.
Parramasala will continue to offer free entertainment, markets, music, visual arts and a party atmosphere – giving the whole family the opportunity to experience the many diverse cultures of Sydney and to explore facets of life in Western Sydney.
Western Sydney is home to Australia’s most culturally diverse population and is the ideal area to host an event which brings together so many cultures in a positive, inclusive and friendly atmosphere.” is how Parramasala describes this great festival.
Information below is copied from Parramasala website. http://www.parramasala.com/events/
All Events
Friday 10 March 2017
Competitions – Win Prizes at Parramasala!
10:00AM Prince Alfred Square
Want to win movie passes to Hoyts? Or maybe an evening out at the Premiers Harmony Day Dinner? Or how about a cooking class for you and your friends? You could even win a trip to India! We have so many exciting competitions at this years festival, get set to win some super cool prizes at Parramasala!
Friday 10 March 2017
Kiko – Parramasala Mascot
5:00PM Parramasala Pantry – Riverside Courtyard
Ceramic artist Vipoo Srivilasa worked closely with Parramasala to create the mascot which was produced by The Inflatable Events Company. The inflatable is lit from within and will glow at night.
Friday 10 March 2017
Coco Varma
5:00PM The Lennox Stage – Prince Alfred Square
Coco Varma is back at Parramasala 2017. Known as the ‘Godfather of Indo Electronica’ – Coco’s diversity is his strength!
Friday 10 March 2017
Spice Alley / Food & Drink
5:00PM Spice Alley
Take a wander through the streets of Spice Alley to find a mouthwatering meal! Located at Market Street, Parramatta, Prince Alfred Square, Parramatta and the Parramatta River Foreshore – you’ll be sure to find food that will tantalise the taste buds and leave you wanting more!
Friday 10 March 2017
Rides & Attractions
5:00PM Prince Alfred Park
Enjoy an evening out with the whole family at Parramasala! Why not take a ride on a camel, enjoy the view from our ferris wheel, or get adventurous and have a go on our bungy ride. There’s a ride and attraction for all ages at Parramasala!
Friday 10 March 2017
Masala Markets
5:00PM Prince Alfred Square
This year the Masala Markets will be bigger and better than ever. Experience the exotic, discover delicacies from around the world, try traditional artforms including henna hand painting or meditation and pick up everything from spices to lamps, from jewellery to furniture, from one its many stalls. The Masala Markets transform Prince Alfred Square into a bustling bazaar that brings all the magic of Asia right to your door step and offers a unique experience for the whole family.
Friday 10 March 2017
Adorned – Wisdom, Memory & Song
5:00PM Raffertys Theatre – Riverside Theatre
Adorned – wisdom, memory and song is a video installation featuring collaborative performances and handmade wearables by a diverse community of Western Sydney artists and makers.
Friday 10 March 2017
Opening Night Parade
6:30PM Centenary Square
The Parramasala Parade is one of the highlights of Parramasala 2017 and brings together many different communities, traditions and cultures in a colourful procession that will amaze and delight!
Friday 10 March 2017
Ilisavani Cava
8:00PM The Lennox Stage – Prince Alfred Square
Ilisavani is a Sydney-based artist from Fiji who started singing at a very young age. In 2009, at the age of 16 he made history as the youngest winner to win Fijian Idol, declaring his position as one of the most talented musicians of the Pacific. Ilisavani has also featured on The X Factor and The Voice.
Friday 10 March 2017
The Replicants
8:30PM The Lennox Stage – Prince Alfred Square
A spectacular optical light performance using state of the art light equipment & technology. With clever light costuming and a dynamic choreography, The Replicants bring a real wow factor act, creating mesmerising visual displays which leave audiences gasping in amazement.
Friday 10 March 2017
L-FRESH The LION
8:45PM The Lennox Stage – Prince Alfred Square
L-FRESH is an artist like no other. He is renowned for his powerful presence and inspiring live shows. L-FRESH is inspired by the soulful movement in US hip hop of the late 1990s / early 2000s, and the love and respect for his own cultural and ancestral roots of the Sikhs from Punjab, India.
Saturday 11 March 2017
Rides & Attractions
10:00AM Prince Alfred Square
Enjoy an evening out with the whole family at Parramasala! Why not take a ride on a camel, enjoy the view from our ferris wheel, or get adventurous and have a go on our bungy ride. There’s a ride and attraction for all ages at Parramasala!
Saturday 11 March 2017
Adorned Headdress Workshops
10:00AM Prince Alfred Square
Celebrate colour, culture and community with the Adorned artists by designing and making your own headdress. Using a simple template and a colourful array of textured materials, participants will work with the artists featured in the Adorned artwork to decorate a special headdress to wear at the Parramasala festival. All ages welcome. Free.
Saturday 11 March 2017
Masala Mix DJ’s Reunion
10:00AM The Lennox Stage + Dance Stage – Prince Alfred Square
From 2SER’s legendary Masala Mix – DJ Akaash reunites with Miguel at Parramasala to support the onstage flow of Parramasala by adding pinches of spicy masala mixes they have put together to add to the whole festive sizzle.
Saturday 11 March 2017
Technology District
10:00AM Prince Alfred Square
Ever wanted to fly a real life drone or build your own mini piano out of electrical components? Or how about use a specialised solar telescope to take pictures of the sun? There are so many fun activities down at the Technology District for all ages, so make sure you come along!
Saturday 11 March 2017
Bobby Singh & Guests – Morning Ragas
10:30AM The Lennox Stage – Prince Alfred Square
One of Australia’s highest regarded musicians Tabla player Bobby Singh is a Disciple of the great maestro Pandit Aneesh Pradhan a phenomenal player, teacher and scholar.
Saturday 11 March 2017
IM/MODESTY – a Sound Installation by Shoeb Ahmad
11:00AM ICE – Information and Cultural Exchange
Inspired by his own teenage experiences and the stories of others with a similar background, Bangladeshi-Australian sound artist Shoeb Ahmad explores the blooming of one’s inner sexuality, meditations on intimacy and exploration of personal relationships in “im/modesty”, a 60 minute sound work that uses a text narrative for three voices to guide the listener through a psycho-geographic trip of one’s sub-continental heritage, written for and manipulated from Indian electronic instruments, harmonium and percussion as well as field sounds recorded in southern India and Bangladesh.
Saturday 11 March 2017
Indigenous Cultural Activities – Burangilli-Yilby
11:00AM Parramatta River Foreshore
Bring the whole family down to learn about Indigenous culture through a range of fun and engaging activities. Why not try your hand at weaving, enjoy Indigenous storytelling and puppets, have a go at ochre tree painting or watch a traditional wood carving demonstration. There are events and activities suitable for young and old!
Saturday 11 March 2017
Tai Chi Fitness Australia
12:00PM Dance Stage – Prince Alfred Square
Tai Chi Fitness Australia (TCFA) was established in 2000 by Sue Chang. The group will perform three dances led by Tai Chi Master Chu.
Saturday 11 March 2017
Parramatta Language Festival
12:00PM ICE (Information + Cultural Exchange)
Join us for a celebration of the language diversity! The purpose of this festival is to show the great linguistic diversity of languages in existence.
Saturday 11 March 2017
Adorned – Wisdom, Memory & Song
12:00PM Raffertys Theatre – Riverside Theatre
Adorned – wisdom, memory and song is a video installation featuring collaborative performances and handmade wearables by a diverse community of Western Sydney artists and makers.
Saturday 11 March 2017
Tiffany Jones – Cooking Demonstration
12:00PM Parramasala Pantry – Riverside Courtyard
Come and join pastry chef Tiffany Jones as she demonstrates how to prepare delightful desserts, pastries and cakes!
Saturday 11 March 2017
Cinema Thali
12:00PM Lennox Theatre – Riverside Theatre
Cinema Thali film festival will return to Parramasala in 2017! Join us for a celebration of South Asian cinema at Cinema Thali in Lennox Theatre March 10th and 11th! The festival showcases films from around the world and is not to be missed! Cinema Thali is presented by SBS. Read more for films and times
Saturday 11 March 2017
Makindu
12:00PM Parramatta River Foreshore
Makindu are a duo that combine the ancient rhythms of the tabla with the mystical melodies of the clarinet. Tim, raised in Sydney, and Randeep raised in London and of Punjabi background, first met in Australia in 2013. Their music tells the story of their meeting across cultures and their journey together from Australia to India, Europe and back again. Inspired by Sikh devotional hymns, improvisation, and folk songs collected in their travels, their music is an exploration that remains rooted in the sacred and traditional.
Saturday 11 March 2017
Parramasala Pantry
12:00PM Riverside Theatre Courtyard
Riverside Theatre courtyard will come alive as our celebrity and guest chefs perform live cooking demonstrations that will tantalize the tastebuds and fill the room with the aromas of freshly cooked meals from around the world!
Saturday 11 March 2017
Duke Dreamer & The Aviators
12:00PM Parramatta River Foreshore
Expect death defying circus, bizarre illusion, and kooky off-the-cuff comedy…and expect Duke Dreamer to light his bum on fire.
Saturday 11 March 2017
Kiko – Parramasala Mascot
12:00PM Parramasala Pantry – Riverside Courtyard
Ceramic artist Vipoo Srivilasa worked closely with Parramasala to create the mascot which was produced by The Inflatable Events Company. The inflatable is lit from within and will glow at night.
Saturday 11 March 2017
Suwitra Jaya – UNSW Gamelan Orchestra
12:00PM The Lennox Stage – Prince Alfred Square
The UNSW Balinese gamelan, called Suwitra Jaya (‘noble friendship’) was commissioned by the School of Arts and Media (Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences) in 2012. Suwitra Jaya has performed regularly in collaboration with dancers and musicians from the Balinese community in Sydney as well as performing artists from Bali.
Saturday 11 March 2017
AAPES Parkour
12:30PM Parramatta River Foreshore
You’ll find AAPES Parkour junior staff roaming around the Parramatta River Foreshore and performing tricks and stunts that will take your breath away!
Saturday 11 March 2017
Lucky African Dance & Drum Workshop
12:30PM Dance Stage – Prince Alfred Square
Lucky African Drum and Dance brings together master musicians and dancers from all over West Africa to provide a unique and engaging performances that draw on many cultures and art forms.
Saturday 11 March 2017
Bukhu
1:00PM Parramasala Pantry – Riverside Courtyard
Bukhu’s music brings a contemporary take on the tradition of Mongolian bards – horse fiddle and throat singing – spiritual Mongolian music.
Saturday 11 March 2017
Bollywood Workshop – Nautanki Theatre
1:00PM Experiment Farm Cottage
As part of Parramasala 2017, the National Trust of Australia (NSW) in partnership with Nautanki Theatre are delighted to present a unique Bollywood dance workshop for children and adults of all age groups.
Saturday 11 March 2017
Cook Islanders
1:00PM Parramatta River Foreshore
The distinctive Cook Islander drumming is world famous, characterised by heavy drums and ukuleles. Come down to the Parramatta River Foreshore and watch as they perform a vibrant display of music that will get you moving!
Saturday 11 March 2017
Matanza
1:15PM The Lennox Stage – Prince Alfred Square
The irresistible grooves of Paul Chenard’s, Matanza are back, this time with a Brazilian recording project that was started a year ago. Matanza is set apart from many other Latin jazz line-ups by its sheer energy level, charisma, and most of all, its sense of fun.
Saturday 11 March 2017
Workshop – Vipoo Sriviliasa
1:30PM Prince Alfred Square
Come and take part in a fun workshop presented by artist Vipoo Srivilasa, creator of Kiko our Parramasala Mascot!
Saturday 11 March 2017
What Happens After Midnight in Parramatta
2:00PM Dance Stage – Prince Alfred Square
Urban Theatre Projects has commissioned Director Roslyn Oades to collaborate with five young people from the Parramatta area on the creation of a new work – What Happens After Midnight? This talk will provide audiences with a valuable insight into the collaboration and is a chance to hear first-hand about making a new work that is connected with the local area.
Saturday 11 March 2017
Miriam Lieberman Trio
2:30PM The Lennox Stage – Prince Alfred Square
Miriam Lieberman Trio seamlessly fuse the lilting harmonies of the kora – a 21 string West African harp – with classical strings and a western folk/pop sensibility. A beautiful, exotic journey from Sydney’s seascapes to the bustling streets of Mali and beyond.
Saturday 11 March 2017
Tom Prosser – Cooking Demonstration
2:30PM Parramasala Pantry – Riverside Courtyard
Come and join Tom Prosser as he cooks up a storm in the Parramasala Pantry, showcasing his love and passion for cooking French cuisine!
Saturday 11 March 2017
Shohrat Tursun
3:00PM Parramasala Pantry – Riverside Courtyard
Shohrat’s performances of traditional Uyghur music will instantly transport to you to a world where the Silk Road traded stories not just spices.
Saturday 11 March 2017
Bollywood Musical Game Show (Antakshari)
3:30PM Dance Stage – Prince Alfred Square
Bollywood has generously contributed to the great tradition of popular Indian music. Antakshari is a popular musical game show which is traditionally played by competing teams who sing much loved film songs and quiz about their knowledge of Bollywood films.
Saturday 11 March 2017
The Three Seas
3:45PM The Lennox Stage – Prince Alfred Square
The Three Seas combine elements of Indian folk music with a western style of song form in a band full of engaging performers from India and Australia. Listeners can expect a soulful, song-based repertoire with a diverse array of voices and unusual instruments…no Tabla’s or Sitar’s here.
Saturday 11 March 2017
Brian Johnson Jammin Jerk – Cooking Demonstration
4:00PM Parramasala Pantry – Riverside Courtyard
The Parramasala Pantry will be filled with rich aromas as Brian Johnson from Jammin Jerk cooks up his authentic signature marinades and sauces from his home country of Jamaica!
Saturday 11 March 2017
Swastik Institute of Dance
4:15PM Parramatta River Foreshore
Swastik Institute of Dance bring Bollywood and live Bhangra with Dhol drums to the Parramatta River Foreshore!
Saturday 11 March 2017
Soul Drummer
4:45PM Parramasala Pantry – Riverside Courtyard
Soul Drummer provides African drumming performances to connect and inspire. They are committed to sharing a passion for drumming, music and life with people. It is all about connecting individuals, creating community and celebrating life through rhythm.
Saturday 11 March 2017
Mai Khoi & The Dissidents
5:00PM The Lennox Stage – Prince Alfred Square
In a soundscape where so many groups look and sound the same, Mai Khoi and the Dissidents offer something you have never heard before. Mai Khoi & the Dissidents is a cathartic venting born out of creative protest, the defiant Hanoi-based experimental group is as bold sonically as they are politically. Weaving eastern woodwinds through western brass layered over dissonant guitar, with Mai Khoi’s voice instantly recognisable for its angelic qualities.
Saturday 11 March 2017
Capoeira Angola – ECAMAR
5:30PM Parramatta River Foreshore
Capoeira Angola is an Afro-Brazilian art form that combines elements of martial art, music and dance. Capoeira Angola is listed on the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity list for promoting worldwide mutual respect and social cohesion.
Saturday 11 March 2017
JAL – Parched Emotions
5:30PM Dance Stage – Prince Alfred Square
Jal – the Hindi word for water – is the essence of life, and the very core of this one-hour dance drama produced by Sydney-based Swastik Institute of Dance.
Saturday 11 March 2017
South Asian Diaspora – Perception and Reality
5:30PM Information & Cultural Exchange (ICE)
Presented by Nautanki Theatre. Four wonderful speakers – writers, academics and social workers will discuss the topic – South Asian Diaspora – Perception and Reality.
Saturday 11 March 2017
Furqan Lodhi – Cooking Demonstration
5:30PM Parramasala Pantry – Riverside Courtyard
Furqan is a Parramatta local and Executive Chef at Haandee Restaurant! He will be cooking up some of his favourite dishes from his home country of Pakistan, which is set to fill the pantry with the aromas of freshly cooked Pakistani cuisine!
Saturday 11 March 2017
IndOz Rhythms
6:00PM Parramatta River Foreshore
Chenda is the traditional drum from the South Indian state of Kerala called the “Gods Own Country”. ‘Chenda Melam’ is an essential part of any major temple festival in Kerala.
Saturday 11 March 2017
DJ Sheerien
6:00PM Parramasala Pantry – Riverside Courtyard
At Parramasala, DJ Sheerien will be mixing her signature style of Ancient Booty Beats – heard around the world at festivals and night clubs.
Saturday 11 March 2017
Worlds Collide
6:15PM The Lennox Stage – Prince Alfred Square
‘Worlds Collide’ invite audiences to move their bodies…with music ranging from meditative drones and sacred African chants to full on dance beats with soaring vocals and hip hop rhymes, this performance is designed to take listeners on a journey into the NEW SOUND of multicultural Australia.
Saturday 11 March 2017
IndOz Rhythms
7:00PM Parramatta River Foreshore
Chenda is the traditional drum from the South Indian state of Kerala called the “Gods Own Country”. ‘Chenda Melam’ is an essential part of any major temple festival in Kerala.
Saturday 11 March 2017
Past Forward by Leela Samson and Spanda Dance
7:00PM Riverside Theatre
Internationally acclaimed Bharatanatyam dancer and choreographer, Leela Samson brings her company Spanda to Australia for the first time! Past Forward is a body of creative work by Leela Samson. It depicts an inward journey experienced through the individual body and the group collective. .
Saturday 11 March 2017
Radical Son
7:30PM The Lennox Stage – Prince Alfred Square
Radical Son’s music and stories are always guided by his Indigenous heritage from the Kamilaroi nation of Australia and the south pacific nation of Tonga. As a vocalist, Radical Son has a unique ability to deliver as a soul singer, rapper and spoken word artist.
Saturday 11 March 2017
Fever Fire Show
7:30PM Parramatta River Foreshore
Extravagant but elegant, dynamic and daring, STAND TALL brings style and grace to the art of Fire Dance.
Saturday 11 March 2017
Dereb The Ambassador
8:45PM The Lennox Stage – Prince Alfred Square
Australia’s own Ethio-Soul superstar Dereb the Ambassador and his big sound band of virtuoso musicians deliver energetic rhythms and melodies that consistently get crowds moving. Dereb Desalegn is a unique vocal talent, well known as one of Ethiopia’s most respected singers.
Sunday 12 March 2017
Masala Mix DJ’s Reunion
10:00AM The Lennox Stage – Prince Alfred Square and Dance Stage – Prince Alfred Square
From 2SER’s legendary Masala Mix, DJ Akaash reunites with Miguel at Parramasala to support the onstage flow of Parramasala by adding pinches of spicy masala mixes they have put together to add to the whole festive sizzle.
Sunday 12 March 2017
Adorned Headdress Workshops
10:00AM Prince Alfred Square
Celebrate colour, culture and community with the Adorned artists by designing and making your own headdress. Using a simple template and a colourful array of textured materials, participants will work with the artists featured in the Adorned artwork to decorate a special headdress to wear at the Parramasala festival. All ages welcome. Free.
Sunday 12 March 2017
Technology District
10:00AM Prince Alfred Square
Ever wanted to fly a real life drone or build your own mini piano out of electrical components? Or how about use a specialised solar telescope to take pictures of the sun? There are so many fun activities down at the Technology District for all ages, so make sure you come along!
Sunday 12 March 2017
Rides & Attractions
10:00AM Prince Alfred Square
Enjoy an evening out with the whole family at Parramasala! Why not take a ride on a camel, enjoy the view from our ferris wheel, or get adventurous and have a go on our bungy ride. There’s a ride and attraction for all ages at Parramasala!
Sunday 12 March 2017
Bobby Singh & Guests – Morning Ragas
10:30AM The Lennox Stage – Prince Alfred Square
One of Australia’s highest regarded musicians Tabla player Bobby Singh is a Disciple of the great maestro Pandit Aneesh Pradhan a phenomenal player,teacher and scholar.
Sunday 12 March 2017
Indigenous Cultural Activities – Burangilli-Yilby
11:00AM Parramatta River Foreshore
Bring the whole family down to learn about Indigenous culture through a range of fun and engaging activities. Why not try your hand at weaving, enjoy Indigenous storytelling and puppets, have a go at ochre tree painting or watch a traditional wood carving demonstration. There are events and activities suitable for young and old!
Sunday 12 March 2017
IM/MODESTY – a Sound Installation by Shoeb Ahmad
11:00AM ICE – Information and Cultural Exchange
Inspired by his own teenage experiences and the stories of others with a similar background, Bangladeshi-Australian sound artist Shoeb Ahmad explores the blooming of one’s inner sexuality, meditations on intimacy and exploration of personal relationships in “im/modesty”, a 60 minute sound work that uses a text narrative for three voices to guide the listener through a psycho-geographic trip of one’s sub-continental heritage, written for and manipulated from Indian electronic instruments, harmonium and percussion as well as field sounds recorded in southern India and Bangladesh
Sunday 12 March 2017
The Cedars of Lebanon Folkloric Group
11:45AM Dance Stage – Prince Alfred Square
The Cedars of Lebanon Folkloric Group promotes multiculturalism by encouraging all to get involved in their performances. Members vary in age and backgrounds, which further enforces the cultural diversity present in Australia
Sunday 12 March 2017
Kiko – Parramasala Mascot
12:00PM Parramasala Pantry – Riverside Theatre
Ceramic artist Vipoo Srivilasa worked closely with Parramasala to create the mascot which was produced by The Inflatable Events Company. The inflatable is lit from within and will glow at night.
Sunday 12 March 2017
Adorned – Wisdom, Memory & Song
12:00PM Raffertys Theatre – Riverside Theatre
Adorned – wisdom, memory and song is a video installation featuring collaborative performances and handmade wearables by a diverse community of Western Sydney artists and makers.
Sunday 12 March 2017
Dharmesh Rangparia – Cooking Demonstration
12:00PM Parramasala Pantry – Riverside Courtyard
Dharmesh is the Head Chef and Owner of Chatkazz in Harris Park, serving freshly made, Indian Street Food. “Food is our passion and at Chatkazz, we believe in creating the ‘Indian experience with the best Indian Street Food and Farsan’, which will re-kindle your memories of home. And even if you haven’t been to India, come and join us to experience how delicious Indian street food is!”
Sunday 12 March 2017
Parramasala Pantry
12:00PM Riverside Theatre Courtyard
Riverside Theatre courtyard will come alive as our celebrity and guest chefs perform live cooking demonstrations that will tantalize the tastebuds and fill the room with the aromas of freshly cooked meals from around the world!
Sunday 12 March 2017
Cinema Thali
12:00PM Lennox Theatre – Riverside Theatres
Cinema Thali film festival will return to Parramasala in 2017! Join us for a celebration of South Asian cinema at Cinema Thali in Lennox Theatre March 10th and 11th! The festival showcases films from around the world and is not to be missed! Cinema Thali is presented by SBS. Read more for films and times
Sunday 12 March 2017
Duke Dreamer & The Aviators
12:00PM Parramatta River Foreshore
Expect death defying circus, bizarre illusion, and kooky off-the-cuff comedy…and expect Duke Dreamer to light his bum on fire.
Sunday 12 March 2017
Protitee
12:00PM The Lennox Stage – Prince Alfred Square
Protitee’s 18-member choir will present folk songs of the well renowned poets, Rabindranath Tagore, Nazrul and Salil Chaudhury.
Sunday 12 March 2017
AAPES Parkour
12:30PM Parramatta River Foreshore
You’ll find AAPES Parkour junior staff roaming around the Parramatta River Foreshore performing tricks and stunts that will take your breath away!
Sunday 12 March 2017
Leela Samson + Spanda – Lecture Demonstration
12:30PM Dance Stage – Prince Alfred Square
Interntionally acclaimed, Leela Samson and Spanda Dance Company present a lecture demonstration on Indian Classical Dance!
Sunday 12 March 2017
Prophets
1:00PM Parramatta River Foreshore
The spectacularly masked band Prophets (SYD/MEL) are known for their unique approach to group improvisation, ‘stylefree’ grooves and polyphonic sounds, featuring heaps of saxophones, drums, percussion, self-made instruments and DIY masks. Since starting as a quartet in 2007, Prophets has become a community of more than 10 artists with each member highly respected in their own right.
Sunday 12 March 2017
Adnan Baraké
1:00PM Parramasala Pantry – Riverside Courtyard
Syrian composer and oud-player Adnan Baraké; draws on both middle-eastern and western influences in search of a unique musical voice.
Sunday 12 March 2017
Kween G
1:15PM The Lennox Stage – Prince Alfred Square
Renowned for potent content, Kween G delivers dynamic style as an MC, performer and Hip Hop artist. Kween G makes music that excites, entertains, and enlightens her listeners – often described as “consciousness-raising”.
Sunday 12 March 2017
Workshop – Vipoo Sriviliasa
1:30PM Prince Alfred Square
Come and take part in a fun workshop presented by artist Vipoo Srivilasa, creator of Kiko our Parramasala Mascot!
Sunday 12 March 2017
Maharshi Raval
1:30PM Parramatta River Foreshore
An open workshop of rhythmic work by Maharshi Raval on Indian Dhol.
Sunday 12 March 2017
Chinese Wisteria Dancing
2:00PM Dance Stage – Prince Alfred Square
Chinese Wisteria dances and performances portray the diversity of cultural elements amongst the Chinese national minorities, revealing the delicacy as well as the rusticity of Chinese folk dances. It will guide the audience into the snowy lands, great desert regions, mountains and villages. It will trigger the imagination; provide an appreciation of Chinese history and culture, adding enjoyment in the charm of Chinese folk customs.
Sunday 12 March 2017
The Three Seas
2:30PM The Lennox Stage – Prince Alfred Square
The Three Seas combine elements of Indian folk music with a western style of song form in a band full of engaging performers from India and Australia. Listeners can expect a soulful, song-based repertoire with a diverse array of voices and unusual instruments…no Tabla’s or Sitar’s here.
Sunday 12 March 2017
Ajoy Joshi
2:30PM Parramasala Pantry – Riverside Courtyard
Ajoy will be cooking up a storm during his cooking demonstration with classics from Indian cuisine, but with a twist! “My aim is not to alter but add a bit of myself to the dish which is cooked with all the FURSAT & MOHABBAT!!”
Sunday 12 March 2017
Chinese Folk Song & Dance Sydney Troupe
3:00PM Dance Stage – Prince Alfred Square
The Chinese Folk Song & Dance Troupe present Chinese ethnic song and dance in Sydney. At Parramasala they will present six dances.
Sunday 12 March 2017
Maharshi Raval
3:00PM Parramasala Pantry – Riverside Courtyard
Tabla player, Maharshi Raval has developed an international reputation in the world of professional percussionists. His Institute of Tabla – Shree Gajanan Cultural Mission has been introducing students to the world of rhythms since 2006.
Sunday 12 March 2017
Sankha Ridma
3:30PM Parramatta River Foreshore
Since 2000 The Sankha Ridma Dance Ensemble has performed professionally promoting the exotic traditional dances of Sri Lanka.
Sunday 12 March 2017
Lucky African Dance & Drum
3:45PM Dance Stage – Prince Alfred Square
Lucky African Drum and Dance brings together master musicians and dancers from all over West Africa to provide a unique and engaging performances that draw on many cultures and art forms.
Sunday 12 March 2017
Kapture
3:45PM The Lennox Stage – Prince Alfred Square
Five of Australia’s leading jazz and Indian musicians present KAPTURE, a moving musical tribute to South African freedom fighter, Ahmed Kathrada (Nelson Mandela’s cell mate), as recorded on their acclaimed Rufus Records CD.
Sunday 12 March 2017
Nicole Spehar – Cooking Demonstration
4:00PM Parramasala Pantry – Riverside Courtyard
Former My Kitchen Rules contestant, Nikki, will be cooking up some of her favourite Croatian Cuisine in the Parramasala Pantry. Nikki will be showcasing one of her favourite dishes Chevapi, a tasty traditional Balkan skinless sausage usually served with homemade thick bread rolls (lepinje), a vegetable relish (ajvar) and onion.
Sunday 12 March 2017
Sankha Ridma
4:30PM Dance Stage – Prince Alfred Square
Since 2000 The Sankha Ridma Dance Ensemble has performed professionally promoting the exotic traditional dances of Sri Lanka.
Sunday 12 March 2017
Khyaal
4:30PM Parramasala Pantry – Riverside Courtyard
Musical duo, Manbir Singh (Vocalist) and Inderpreet Singh Minhas (Vocalist), bring you the Indian Classical traditions of the Kasur Patiala Gharana, a musical school founded by Ustad Bade Ghulam Ali Khan. The young duo is currently under the tutelage of Pandit Shantanu Bhattacharyya who is based in Kolkata, India.
Sunday 12 March 2017
Mai Khoi & The Dissidents
5:00PM The Lennox Stage – Prince Alfred Square
In a soundscape where so many groups look and sound the same, Mai Khoi and the Dissidents offer something you have never heard before.
Mai Khoi & the Dissidents is a cathartic venting born out of creative protest. Effectively banned from performing in Vietnam, the defiant Hanoi-based experimental group is as bold sonically as they are politically. Weaving eastern woodwinds through western brass layered over dissonant guitar, with Mai Khoi’s voice instantly recognisable for its angelic qualities.
Sunday 12 March 2017
Crossing Paths – Kathak & Flamenco Dance
5:15PM Dance Stage – Prince Alfred Square
Kathak and flamenco are believed to have common origins which can be seen in the similarity in their technique and the percussive footwork. Ruchi Sanghi Dance Company and Peña Flamenca will present a collaboration between the two artforms
Sunday 12 March 2017
Enzo & Vincenzo – Cooking Demonstration
5:30PM Parramasala Pantry – Riverside Courtyard
Watch Enzo & Vincenzo cook up their traditional Italian cuisine. Enzo & Vincenzo will be showing you all the tips and tricks that they learnt from their Nonna’s along the way.
Sunday 12 March 2017
Western Sydney Story
5:45PM Dance Stage – Prince Alfred Square
The Western Sydney Migrant Story showcases the cultural dances, rhythms, music and costumes of people from all five continents of the world.
Sunday 12 March 2017
Ramayana – The Lord of the Ring
6:15PM The Lennox Stage – Prince Alfred Square
A new commissioned work for Parramasala 2017, this production is a unique Indian/Balinese cultural collaboration. With a cast of 50 local and international artists, 20 Gammelan and South Indian Classical musicians; 30 Kecak, Bharathanatyam and Indonesian dancers, the production will be a visually colourful musical dance drama depicting the epic story common to both cultures in Ramayana drama– The Lord of the Ring.
Sunday 12 March 2017
Ross Daly Trio
8:00PM The Lennox Stage – Prince Alfred Square
Ross Daly, an Irish musician who lives in Crete, encompasses in his singular musical language all the musical traditions of the East – from India, through Persia to Turkey and Greece – and focuses on the Cretan lyra, an instrument that is a close relative of the kemence.
Dr Yadu Singh
Parramasala:My Channel 9 news interview on this festival of Indian and South Asian culture in Parramatta.
http://tinyurl.com/ydontck [Courtesy Channel 9 Australia] My interview on Channel 9 Australia News.
http://tinyurl.com/y9g23l6 [Premier’s Press Release]
NSW Premier Kristina Keneally announced a week long festival of Indian and South asian culture in Nov, 2010. This would be held in Parramatta, Western Sydney, NSW.
It would a fun festival and will show case the arts and culture from India and South Asia. It would include Bollywood songs/dances which of course have become very popular after Slum Dog Millionaire movie and Jai Ho song by A R Rahman.
Yadu Singh/Sydney/6th Jan, 2010
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