Cultural Infusion CEO and founder Peter Mousaferiadis was in Colombo, Sri Lanka to accept the 2017 Peace Ambassador Award from the Centre for Peace Studies. I pay my respects to the organising committee, the speakers before and after me, and most importantly the past, present and future communities and leaders of Sri Lanka. I’d also like to pay my respects to …
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 …
Nelson Mandela Day Melbourne Celebration
Nelson Mandela devoted his life to fighting for social justice for all people, regardless of race, gender, and age. He remains a global figure today, whose legacy is democracy, racial equality, and reconciliation in South Africa and across the world. Nelson Mandela International Day falls on the 18th of July annually, and commemorates his great efforts and passion to create …
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 …
Celebrate NAIDOC WEEK across the country
NAIDOC Week is an annual celebration of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture, history and accomplishments. This year’s theme is “Our Languages Matter”, highlighting the connection between Native languages and the preservation of culture. Language is the means of transmitting history and creating a spiritual bond across generations. Aboriginal dialects showcase the colourful array of Indigenous communities in Australia. Over …
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 …
Europe Day! Eurovision! Hooray!(European Heritage)
This evening – as per very recent and extremely unusual – Australia gets to be part of Europe. Yes, on the 9th of May (5am AEST Wednesday 10 May (Australia votes)) the 2016 X Factor winner Isaiah Firebrace will compete for Australia in the first semi-final of the Eurovision song contest. There are 18 countries in each semi-final and only …