Western Terrace: The Oldest Stories

Gather underneath the golden hour as we wait for the sun to set while listening to The Oldest Stories on the Western Terrace. Curated by Yumna Kassab in collaboration with PHIVE, authors and artists will be sharing the yarns, the fairytales, the fables and myths, the moral, spiritual and the magic, the ghostly and the otherworldly. The Oldest Stories that have been passed down, alongside and through them among family, community, from one generation to the next.  

Featuring:

Julie Janson, Huyen Hac Helen Tran, Jumaana Abdu, Monica Rani Rudhar, Paula do Prado, Shankari Chandran, Vivian Pham, Yumna Kassab and hosted by Alissar Chidiac.  

Stay after the stories as we gather together for conversation, evening coffee, tea and Palestinian snacks served by Kefah Maradweh of Jafra Enterprises. There will also be a limited number of books available for sale on the night.

When: Wednesday 16 October, 6pm - 8pm

Location: Level 3, Western Terrace, PHIVE

Registration: Please note this is an intimate gathering. Spaces are limited with some seats and standing room. Registration is essential. As this is an outdoor venue, please dress accordingly.

For access requirements please contact PHIVEtickets@cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au

The Western Terrace is a series of creative gatherings, performances and workshops taking place underneath the golden hour, as the sun sets, facing West, thinking West. Imagining the Western Terrace as an extension of their own homes, gardens and balconies, the series features artists, authors, filmmakers, musicians and community sharing domestic ritual collectively.

For more information head to cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au/phive/the-western-terrace-series

PHIVE sits on the lands and waters of the Burramattagal people of the Dharug nation and we acknowledge Burramatta as significant place of ceremony, story and tradition. We pay our respects to Dharug Ancestors and Elders, past, present and future and extend our respect to all First Nations people we work with, joining this program and visiting PHIVE.