17 April 2007

BOOK LAUNCH - Seri Lao (Liverpool Regional Museum, NSW; 5 May 2007)

Seri Lao collects shared stories from the refugee community that lived through one of he most traumatic periods in Lao history. The book captures their vivid memories of fears, hopes, disappointments of broken hearts and delights of dreams fulfilled in the new country. It also highlights the impact of the historic changes in Australia’s policy towards refugees.

Through its narratives about displacement, Seri Lao offers a celebration of the lives while acknowledging the grief that still remains in many of the hearts of Lao-Australian refugees.

WHERE: Liverpool Regional Museum, Cnr Congressional Drive and Hume Highway, Liverpool
WHEN: On Saturday 5 May
TIME: From 2 – 4 pm
COST: Free event with Lao performance and exquisite snacks.

RSVPs appreciated by Thursday 2 May - Phone: (02) 9824 1121,
email: reception@casulapowerhouse.com

>> Download full Seri Lao invitation PDF (321KB).