OzAsia Festival hosts several free events throughout October and November for everyone to enjoy! Take your pick and mark the date for your favourites.

Moon Lantern Trail

24 – 27 October, 5:00pm – Late (Thurs - Fri), 12:00pm – Late (Sat - Sun)

Tarntanya Wama (Pinky Flat)

Wander at your own pace through the picturesque Tarntanya Wama/Pinky Flat and enjoy lively roving performances, puppetry, interactive workshops and live music. Follow along as giant lanterns light up the trail, ushering you into an unforgettable OzAsia Festival experience!

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Lucky Dumpling Market

24 October – 10 November, 4:30pm – Late (Tues - Fri), 12:00pm – Late (Sat - Sun)

Elder Park

From bubble tea and baos to noodles and dumplings, Lucky Dumpling Market is the perfect place to grab a bite before a show. Be entertained by free live music and DJs, along with family friendly workshops, cultural activities and performances.

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Noriko Tadano in the Australian Music Showcase at Lucky Dumpling Market

Friday 8 November, 6:00 pm — 7:00 pm

Elder Park

Experience the mesmerizing artistry of Noriko Tadano, an award-winning virtuoso of the Japanese shamisen (a 3-string, banjo-like instrument) and traditional vocalist. With a global presence, she seamlessly blends traditional and modern Japanese music, captivating audiences worldwide.

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OzAsia Festival’s Weekend of Words

8 – 10 November

Curated by Sami Shah, Weekend of Words celebrates the Asian and Asian Australian voices shaping the literary landscape. Discover hidden gems, gain fresh perspectives, and ignite your creative fire through insightful encounters with authors, writers, and thinkers.

Office for Ageing Well and Seniors Card are proud Program Partners of the Weekend of Words program.

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Reuniting Cargoes

24 October – 16 November, 10:00am – 6:00pm (Thurs – Sat), 10:00am – 4:00pm (Sun)

The Galleries, Festival Theatre

The Maritime Silk and Spice Route witnessed a vast exchange of ideas, religions, languages, and objects. See ancient ceramics alongside digital reconstructions of the ships they were found on and learn how archaeologists use science to uncover cultural importance.

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Saree Selections

24 October – 16 November, 10:00am – 6:00pm (Thurs – Sat), 10:00am – 4:00pm (Sun)

Festival Theatre Foyer

A saree is more than a garment; it is an expression of cultural identity and pride. In this unique collaboration, South-Asian Australian slow fashion house, Saree Selections, showcases Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artworks on their latest collection of sarees.

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More information from the 2024 OzAsia Festival edition of WeekendPlus: