Scores of young students of community languages are set to present their culture on the grand stage of Sydney Town Hall this weekend. The event, known as the Sydney Town Hall Spectacular, is organised by the NSW Federation of Community Language Schools.
Lucia Johns, the Federation President, highlighted the importance of this event, stating, “This is a wonderful opportunity for the children of many cultural backgrounds to showcase the songs, dances, and music of their parents’ homelands. To fully understand and learn a language, the children at our schools also need to embrace the culture that supports that language.”
This weekend’s event follows a successful trial held twelve months ago in the Lower Town Hall. Ms Johns recounted, “Last year, we saw children demonstrate their cultural heritage in a spectacular manner, proving that their efforts go beyond merely maintaining community languages for the next generation. The performances ranged from a dazzling display of unique gymnastic traditions by students from the Sydney Mongolian Language School to a classical violin and cello performance by students from the Japanese Language School. Additionally, we witnessed lively folk dances from Russian and Ukrainian language school children, traditional choral works by Chinese and Tamil Language schools, and performances by Sri Lankan, Brazilian, Laotian, Greek, Thai, Vietnamese, Polish, and Punjabi language groups.”
This year’s programme promises to be even more impressive, with a full schedule of cultural performances set in the majestic Sydney Town Hall on June 2nd, from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. The event is free of charge and open to all, offering a unique opportunity for the public to experience the rich tapestry of cultures represented by these young students.
The NSW Federation of Community Language Schools supports over 3,500 teachers and volunteers who run classes in 461 locations across the state, catering to more than 32,000 children studying over 69 different languages. This Spectacular serves as a testament to their dedication and the vibrant cultural diversity within the community.
Don’t miss this chance to see Sydney’s community language students in action, celebrating their heritage through captivating performances that highlight the importance of cultural and linguistic preservation.
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