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more A Passage to Bollywood Ashley Lobo, Navdhara India Dance Theatre Theatre WC 1 – 2 Nov '24 Buy tickets Learn more Por Por’s Big Fat Surprise Wedding Singapore Repertory Theatre Theatre Comedy 6 – 10

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performing standup comedy for more than 20 years, appearing in festivals around the world, radio, and TV. You can hear Jason presenting the Evenings Program on ABC Local Radio (SA, NT and Broken Hill

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Por Por’s Big Fat Surprise Wedding

Singapore Repertory Theatre
Join the Chan family’s mysterious wedding, 'Por Por's Big Fat Surprise Wedding'. Love or scam? Laughter, suspense, and surprises await at Adelaide Festival Centre's OzAsia Festival.
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Weekend of Words

. Beyond book signings and readings, explore lively debates, poetry, comedy, and more. Discover hidden gems, gain fresh perspectives, and ignite your creative fire through insightful encounters

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and Rhymes Writing Rap and Hip Hop with L-FRESH The LION Workshops & Masterclasses 9 Nov '24 Learn more Crafting Comedy Writing Humour with Jennifer Wong Workshops & Masterclasses WC 10 Nov '24 Learn

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Opening Night Gala

“I was supposed to be…”
Acclaimed authors share their unique journeys at OzAsia Festival's Weekend of Words. Speakers include: Sara M. Saleh, Shelley Parker-Chan, Vajra Chandrasekera, Qin Qin, sydney khoo, Anton Hur, Siang Lu, Lawrence Leung. Hosted by Sami Shah.
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Anh Do

The Happiest Refugee Live!
Anh’s stage show takes his bestselling book a step further, combining stand-up comedy with real life stories, photos and filmed pieces to retell his amazing story. Showing at Adelaide Festival Centre's Festival Theatre.
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national science agency.  Appearing in: Session 8, Session 9, Session 11  Comedy: Laughter with a Message As a comedian myself, I’ve always believed that humour is one of the most powerful tools we have

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Weekend of Words

Weekend of Words Weekend of Words brings together established and emerging voices from Australia and Asia. Home Program Special Event Showing 1 – 12 of 25 results for Weekend of Words. View all shows

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ABC RN’s Stop Everything! Live

Hosted by Beverley Wang
ABC’s beloved pop culture show returns to Adelaide for a live recording at OzAsia Festival’s Weekend of Words; hosted by Beverley Wang, special guest Benjamin Law, Urvi Majumdar.
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Books and Nooks with OzAsia Festival's Weekend of Words Speakers

Jason Chong Kaurna Country, Adelaide, Australia  Jason has been performing standup comedy for more than 20 years, appearing in festivals around the world, radio, and TV. You can hear Jason presenting

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Special Event Weekend of Words

Versus and Verses

Session 14
An electrifying panel on how poets and rappers use their voices to tackle social issues and express personal experiences. Speakers include: Sara M. Saleh and Grace Yee. Moderated by Sukhjit Kaur Khalsa at Weekend of Words.
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been a past member of the Queensland Government’s Multicultural Advisory Council (2016-2019).  Other festivals and special events that Joon has worked on include: Woodford Folk Festival

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Representing Culture in Words

Session 10
Learn how Bora Chung, Anton Hur, and Jessie Tu infuse their cultural heritage into narratives. Moderated by Mridula Nath Chakraborty at Weekend of Words.
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Memories and memoirs
Special Event Weekend of Words

Memories and Memoirs

Session 8
Learn how Qin Qin and Sita Walker write about the past and break stereotypes. Moderated by Smriti Daniel at Weekend of Words.
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Breaking boundaries of genre
Special Event Weekend of Words

Breaking Boundaries of Genre

Session 2
Explore how our creators Vajra Chandrasekera, Benjamin Chee, and sydney khoo push beyond traditional literary boundaries to inform their work. Moderated by Shelley Parker-Chan at Weekend of Words.
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Writing from the heart
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Writing from the Heart

Session 3
Explore how poets and writers infuse their work with deep emotion and cultural identity. Speakers include: Keshe Chow, L-FRESH The LION, Sandhya Parappukkaran. Moderated by Sukhjit Kaur Khalsa at Weekend of Words.
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Lucky Dumpling Market

Everyone’s favourite spring festival hub is back, with delicious food, free entertainment, and fun for the whole family. Part of Adelaide Festival Centre's OzAsia Festival 2024.
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The fantasy realm
Special Event Weekend of Words

The Fantasy Realm

Session 16
Fantastical worlds and imaginary beings; discover how Vajra Chandrasekera, Anton Hur, and sydney khoo weave their cultural heritage into narrative. Moderated by Shelley Parker-Chan at Weekend of Words.
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News by us for us
Special Event Weekend of Words

News By Us, For Us

Session 7
Khalid Amiri, Louisa Lim and Beverley Wang share insights into professional challenges and cultural considerations in their critical role of covering stories at home and abroad. Moderated by Drew Ambrose at Weekend of Words.
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