The Blue Mountains Cultural Centre have opened their space to host our multicultural performances outside with stunning views of Katoomba. The Wollomi Local Artisan Markets will be in the space as well. The entertainment is curated by local hero Veronica Gillmer of Bursill Lane Studios and FlamencoVero. There are lots of attractions within the Cultural Centre, as well as art installations in the Workshop room and the main Gallery – entry is free.
Who: Caravan Dancers When: 12.52-1.15 Caravan Dance Company (previously known as Ghawazi Caravan) have been entertaining the wonderful crowds at the Winter Magic Festival for over 20 years. Our dance form is an eclectic integration of traditional and modern bellydance, which wows the audience with improvisational choreography, fabulous costumes and music. Website
Who: Bachata Femenina When: 12.37-12.50 Bachata is a popular dance from the Dominican Republic. There are several styles including happy and energetic, slow and sensual and sometimes lady’s style which is a solo dance. In this performance, each dancer will be in her own energy space.
Who: Katar Sal When: 12:20-12:35 Katar Sal – literally means – Where are you from? – in Romani language, the name of a new dance project by Rebecca Cookson who recently has moved to work in Sydney. Rebecca has performed with various cultural dance groups in New Zealand, including with the Volga Dancers, a…
Who: Begecki When: 12.05-12.18 Begeki is a local dancer and dance teacher influenced by her extensive travels and interest to explore flow. She will be performing with local dancers and students this year at the cultural centre Katoomba. Instagram
A photo-media exhibition by Ida Jaroš and Dr Bette Mifsud Time: 2pm – 4pm Where: Blue Mountains City Art Gallery Exhibition Dates: 24 June to 13 August 2023 Shifting Screens comprises urban and rural landscape photographs and video taken from moving vehicles. It speaks to the fleeting nature of life while navigating its uncertain terrains….
Time: 12pm – 4pm Where: Cultural Centre – Workshop space. (picture to be provided awaiting artist approval) Temp pic ref: Thomas Brown Illuminations by Illuminart & art works By Thomas Brown, aims to capture the facts, stories and legacy of Gundungurra people. The audience will be transported through the stories of animal mythology such as…
Workshop – Uncle Lex Dadd When: 1:00 – 3:00 Where: Cultural Centre Foyer Lex (Burangilli) Dadd is a Senior Dharug man from the Cannemegal/Wulmarli clan of the Dharug nation. An intriguing educator, artist and story teller, Lex uses his traditional tools and bush craft to convey his message of how to be humble, respectful and…