Native Tongue
Presented by Vanessa Gordon
Migration stories, diverse voices one journey.
An evening of storytelling. Native Tongue: Migration Stories.
Picture this: standing in the customs line, unpacking a coconut broom, a buk na kakailai, tins of bully beef, poi balls, a lifetime supply of biltong, sulus, and jars of pickled treats, family jewelry passed down through generations, maybe a little bit of generational trauma. Some joy and fear, along with Grandma’s kiwi biscuit recipe.
The spoken word performance features Vanessa Gordon’s poetry and showcases diverse storytellers sharing their journeys to Queensland. From European roots to the South Pacific, Sri Lanka, parts of Africa, and from across the ditch, Aotearoa.
With a blend of laughter and depth, discover how their unique paths intersect while celebrating vibrant cultures. Connecting through storytelling and shared humanity.
-
This performance
2 August @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
-
Other Performances
Native Tongue
Space: The Paint Factory Festival Hub
-
Genre
Poetry - Spoken Word
-
RATING
PG
-
DURATION
90 mins
-
Premiere
First time at Anywhere Festival
-
ACCESSIBILITY INFO
There is wheelchair accessible entry to the performance.
-
WARNINGS
No Warnings
-
Doors Open
6:15 pm for a 6:30 pm start
-
Things you need to know or bring
The Paint Factory has a bar, toilets, and food trucks as well as 15 other shows happening that you can catch. It is early August, so maybe bring a blanket or something warm to wear ;-)
-
VENUE
The Paint Factory Festival Hub
Acknowledgement of Traditional Custodians
We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we present Anywhere Festival, the Kabi Kabi/Gubbi Gubbi, Jinibara, Turrbal and Yuggera Peoples. We wish to pay respect to their Elders - past, present and emerging - and acknowledge the important role Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and their stories continue to play.
