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!
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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
$6 for Adults, Free for Children
Book at www.eventbrite.com.au before spaces run out!
Margaretta Koncar
