Bring Harmony to the World

 

Pearl Cove Library invites you to join us in celebrating Australia’s cultural diversity event

Bring Harmony to the World

A Human Living Library event where you can “borrow” our living books - a married couple of diverse backgrounds, Aboriginal elders, experts and artists, listen to their stories and ask questions!

HUMAN LIVING LIBRARY

Human Living Libraries are a play on the concept of regular libraries where people can be “rented” instead of books. Unlike regular books, Human Living Libraries have the ability to create a personal connection with the “reader” which can never be achieved by simply reading a static book, as well written as it may be. This is extremely beneficial in challenging stereotypes and deeply rooted beliefs on a certain topic, such as in interracial marriage, where interracial couples can discuss their personal experiences with the “reader”.

HARMONY DAY

This event is a celebration of Harmony Day, a day to celebrate racial and cultural diversity in Australia. At our event “Bring Harmony to the World” we are celebrating this diversity with a particular focus on marriages in the community, especially as 19.4% of the Pearl Cove Community were born overseas.

 See more about Harmony Day at https://www.harmony.gov.au/.

Human Living Library Australia: https://www.humanlibraryaus.org/

 

 

THE BOOKS:

Nakkiuh Lui, Gamilaroi and Torres Strait Islander – writer, actress, and activist, author & performer in Sydney Theatre Company box office sensation - “Black is the New White”

Ann McGrath – Author and Professor at ANU research with a focus on Aboriginal History, Gender and Marriage

Debby and Shannon – Pearl Cove local Indian / Chinese couple

Indigenous Elder from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural Committee – bringing story about Aboriginal community living in the area, their traditional family structure, values and aspirations

March 21, 12:30-3pm at Pearl Room, Pearl Cove Library

04XX XXX XXX

info@pearlcovelibrary.com.au

$6 for Adults, Free for Children

Light refreshment would be provided

Book at www.eventbrite.com.au before spaces run out!

Margaretta Koncar