A Very Koorie Krismas at Federation Square in Melbourne

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Kick-off the festive season in Koorie style with A Very Koorie Krismas at Federation Square on Saturday 1 December 2018.

Experience the magic of Krismas with free activities for families throughout the day; there will be weaving workshops, live music from Amos Roach, Brett Lee and dance from the Indigenous Hip Hop Projects along with a gum leaf performance by Uncle Herb Patten. Koorie Klaus will be coming to town, with a special appearance at 3:00pm.

For the first time, a special Koorie Krismas Market will showcase art, craft and design from the Victorian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community. Here you will be able to buy unique gifts of exquisite jewellery, hand woven baskets, artwork, clothes, native bush products and much more.

Featured stalls include: Haus of Dizzy; Gammin Threads; weaving artist Donna Blackall; Winyarr Dreaming Creations; Miss Emily Aboriginal Arts; Karroong Craft; Yarn Strong Sista; Baluk Arts; Mabu Mabu and shopKOORIE along with many others.

Date: 1 December 2018.

Location: Federation Square

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