MULTICULTURAL CULTURAL CENTRE
Return To festival PROGRAM
12pm – 4pm How the Mountains came to Be – Thomas Brown
2pm – 4pm A photo-media exhibition by Ida Jaroš and Dr Bette Mifsud
12.05pm Begecki• 12:20 Katar Sal • 12.37pm Bachata Femenina • 12.52pm Caravan Dancers • 1.20pm Samsin Tibetan Community • 1.47pm Stone Cold Fox • 2.45 Oracle • 3.05pm Takes two to Tap • 3.35pm Samaba Ninja
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.
Performance & Workshops
Flamenco Flashmob
Who: Flamenco Flashmob When: 1.47-2.05 Flamenco Flash Dance, the students have been training for this performance come witness this performance led by Tomás Arroquero & Elena Varga. You can still register to participate click here
Samsin Tibetan Community
Who: Samsin Tibetan Community When: 1.20-1.45 We are the members of blue mountain Tibetan community. We are here to share a bit of culture through our dance performances, after a long day doing all hard works, people come outI their tents/homes to do dance in their communities to socialize and to have a relaxed fun…
Caravan Dancers
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
Bachata Femenina
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.
katar sal
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…
Begecki
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