Fashion Diplomacy, in the Fashion Capital

Today at the Sofitel in Melbourne, I was thrilled to be attending the Wardah -Succeeding Together: An Australia-Indonesia Collaboration event. Fashion diplomacy with panache. Showcasing designs from Australia’s modest designers- Amalina, Baraka and Delina. And...

IMA- From Visitor to Curator , a Full Circle Reflection

Reflecting on how it’s been two years to the day since the IMA was launched. In that time it’s grown from strength to strength showcasing art, history and heritage. From stunning permanent galleries to captivating visiting exhibitions – the momentum...

Secrets of a Spoken Menu: Published!

The Moroccan Soup Bar launched its self titled cookbook from its feisty and fabulous founder, Hana Assafiri tonight.  To a packed out audience of family, friends and fans for life, this launch celebrated the food and ethic of MSB that become an icon of...

On A Wing and a Prayer

Attended ‘Wing and a Prayer’, a film screening at The Islamic Museum of Australia, including a Q and A with it’s protagonists , Monem and Iman Salam. This was a beautiful film depicting Monem’s determination to learn how to fly, despite the...

Palestinian Film Festival, Melbourne

At the Palestinian Film Festival premiere in Melbourne, witnessing some truly beautiful cinema. ‘Giraffada’ weaves a story of a young boys affection for a giraffe housed in Palestine’s Qalqiya zoo, with a father’s love and the relentless...