Multilingual Poetry Open Mic

 Enjoy a feast of languages at the first Mother Tongue Multilingual Poetry open mic for 2025.

• Monday 10 March 7pm-9pm
• Smith’s Alternative Alinga Street Canberra
• Cost $10/$5  

Featuring poetry from Canberra's own CJC Blue Bells Tanka Group with an introduction by Naoko and John Lamb.

• Email mothertonguemic@gmail.com to secure an open mic spot
• 4 minutes to share a poem in another language or mix of English and other language/s.

More details at Facebook page and in poster HERE 

Languages Forum Update January 2025

A short Update with details of some particularly language-focused events and workshops at the National Multicultural Festival in Canberra Friday 7- Sunday 9 February 2025.

Overview of Update

• Bilingual Story Times as part of Libraries ACT Festival Program
• Adult Multilingual Story Time Friday 7 February 6-7pm
• First Nation Story Time Saturday 8 February 10-10.30am
• Bilingual Story Times for children Saturday 8 February 10.30-11am
• Languages showcase Sunday 9 February
• Performances by Community Language Schools 10am-12noon
• Mother Tongue – Multilingual Poetry 12noon-12.50pm
• Fun with languages Sunday 9 February 1-3pm
• Free interactive activities for all ages
• Explore other sounds, scripts and how to be a ventriloquist
• Tongan language workshop: 3.30-4.30pm Sunday 9 February
• For more information about the above and the festival in general see festival program and map 

For a full copy of the Update CLICK HERE

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