Events and Festivals presented by the Monash Arts and Cultural Development Unit
2008 Oakleigh Festival
OAKLEIGH COMMUNITY FESTIVAL
Sunday 16 March 2008
12noon to 6pm
Warrawee Park, Corner Atherton Road and Drummond Street, Oakleigh
Mel Ref 69 F6
Oakleigh Community Festival Information Line - 9518 3636
Festival MAP [.pdf] 67 kB
Media Release - Flavours of Oakleigh
SUPPORTERS
Monash City Council would like to acknowledge the media sponsorship support of Monash Journal, Community stage sponsor Garry and Warren Smith Suzuki, and the Victorian Multicultural Commission for their support of the Snapshots of Oakleigh Exhibition.
Sponsors:
Supported by:
ROAD CLOSURE
Drummond Street will be closed between Atherton Road and the Warrawee Park Oval from 6am - 11pm on Sunday 16 March 2008.
Leave the car at home and take the train or bus.
PROGRAMS
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MAIN STAGE
- 12.00pm - Fiesta Mexico Community Group
- 12.40pm - Manasis Traditional Greek Dance Group
- 1.00pm - Official Welcome by the Mayor
- 1.20pm - Monash Concert Band
- 2.00pm - Deanne Fordham School of Dance
- 2.35pm - Magic Act
- 3.00pm - Indonesian Club Melbourne
- 3.30pm - Swing Patrol
- 4.10pm - Greek Orthodox Community of Melbourne & Victoria Folk Group
- 5.00pm - Da Chos
Featured Artists
Greek Orthodox Community of Melbourne & Victoria Folk Group
The Folk group of the Greek Orthodox Community of Melbourne & Victoria (GOCMV) aims to present to the public a true representation of authentic folk dancing. This includes performing to authentic folk music and wearing traditional costumes.
The GOCMV was established in 1897 and is acknowledged as the oldest Greek organisation and one of the oldest ethnic community's in Australia.
The GOCMV 's core business is to promote & develop Greek culture and education servicing not only its immigrant constituency but also importantly the second, third and fourth generation members. The folk group are a major part of this in presenting traditional songs dances and traditions from all regions of Greece, as well as organising workshops, seminars, music concerts and many other functions.
After over 110 years of activity and achievement the GOCMV continues to respond to the needs of its members and to contribute to the continuous development of a Multicultural Australia.
At the Oakleigh Festival the group will perform dances from various regions of Greece, and you will hear some of the musical diversity of Greek folk music. The audience will also have a chance to participate and learn some dances as well.
Da Chos
Da Chos is a multicultural collective inspired and founded in Latino culture, its people and its music. The result is a unique fusion of upbeat and energetic sound mixed with traditional instruments and arrangements.
Jorge Chaparro (guitar, vocals) Maurice Chaparro (percussion, vocals) Henry Chaparro (lead vocalist, percussion) Dave Melgaard (trumpet) John Gluyas (trombone) Javier Ruiz (percussion) Felipe Ruiz (percussion).
The band was formed in 1992, bringing together talented musicians who performed regularly across Melbourne's live music scene. A unique sound featuring a funky groove with a touch of Latin American spice was soon formed from an incorporation of fresh vocals, guitar, percussion, trombones and trumpet.
The songs are versatile, young and fresh. The rhythms are addictive and aim to encourage everyone to dance. The music style ranges from romantic ballads to reggae, merengue, salsa and even mambo. Lyrics poetically combine the English and Spanish language and inspire the fondest emotions and memories.
GARRY AND WARREN SMITH SUZUKI COMMUNITY STAGE
- 12.00pm - Sri Lankan Performing Artists Foundation
- 12.30pm - Rosita's Southern Flamenco Centre
- 1.05pm - Syndal Baton Twirlers
- 1.25pm - Emmanuel Calisthenics
- 1.55pm - Fiesta Mexico Community Group
- 2.25pm - Maya Dance Group
- 3.15pm - Peaser-Kultura Philipino Folk Dance
- 3.45pm - North-Eastern Melbourne Chinese Association Dancing & Singing Troupe
- 4.20pm - Chinese Mu Lan Fan Centre
- 5.10pm - Tautu Club Cook Islander Choir & Dance Group
FLAVOURS OF MONASH STAGE
Traditional Cooking Demonstrations- 1pm - Monash Maltese Senior Social Group
- 1.45pm - South Sudanese Development Agency
- 2.30pm - Korean Senior Citizens Club
- 3.15pm - Kariatides Women's Group
- 4pm - Indian Senior Citizens Association
ACTIVITIES AND ATTRACTIONS
- Animal Farm
- Jumping Castle
- Giant Inflatable Slide
- Mini Ferris Wheel
- Tommy the Trackless Train
- Formula 1 Racing Cars
- Face Painting
- Pinnacle of Terror
- Polyglot Puppets Making Workshops
- Paint Pot People Painting Workshops
