Technological advances are shrinking our world and causing more cultures to come into contact with each other. Other people’s beliefs and cultural practices can be confronting. They can be difficult to understand. The resulting culture clashes have inspired strident debate and – sometimes – a new appreciation for the importance of a diverse yet cohesive society. But the question remains: how …
How do you build a bridge from one culture to another?
Cultural Infusion is excited to welcome civil engineer Yves Nininahazwe to our African Schools Incursions as part of our new Science program. This new program makes professional scientists from around the world available to Victorian schools. Yves was born and raised in Burundi, in central Africa, which has a population of 10 million people. After completing high school, he received …
Favourite words – A multicultural conversation starter
Working in an office (Cultural Infusion) where the staff speak a combined 39 languages (and frequently do), words are a constant source of joy, an occasional source of confusion, and a frequent source of hilarity. So we decided to ask people what their favourite word is, and why. Repugnant and money both made the list (but not side-by-side). Hope is …
Cultural Infusion CEO and founder Peter Mousaferiadis’ Founder Story
The 2017 EdTechX conference took place London this past June. Cultural Infusion’s CEO and founder Peter Mousaferiadis was invited by WISE, an initiative of the Qatar Foundation, to present his Founder Story. I stand before you not as a son of Greek migrants who travelled to Australia for a better life in the 1950s, but rather as a human being who stands …
A month of Weeks: Cultural Events for June
June is jam-packed with cultural events, stretching from Reconciliation Week right to Refugee Week. There is lots of dance, music, food and wine, and even a little bit of film. Here at Cultural Infusion, we really, really like all of those things. So in the hope of seeing you there, here is our selection. Mabo Day (3 June) –commemorates Eddie …
From Mumbai to multicultural society of Australia
Between the 27th of May and the 25th of June this year, Muslim people celebrate Ramadan, which is an Islamic practise held in the 9th month of every year in the Lunar Calendar. Our friend Arjumand Khan is taking part in this cycle of intense fasting and prayer and sharing her experience with us. She won’t drink, eat, or take …
Tots rock with African drums (Multicultural workshops)
Capturing the full attention of a group of pre-schoolers is not simple. It is something that you expect The Wiggles to be able to do. It must be about bright costumes and pop music and simple lyrics. But founder and director of African Star Dance, Shabba, does something different – he transfixes with African drumming. Using styles from traditional …
Culture Talk – Peace, Faith and Solving Conflict
Some photos of Cultural Infusion last event (Culture Talk – Peace, Faith and Solving Conflict) Culture Talk in February 2016: Peace, Faith and Solving Conflict Invited speakers: Prof. Gary Bouma (UNESCO) and Rev. Victor Kazanjian (Global Director of United Religions Initiative)