2020 Cultural Events
SCHOOL HOLIDAY - CHRISTMAS ACTIVITY
Have fun meeting new friends and enjoy the festive celebrations.
Date : 17 December 2020 (Thursday)
Time : 10:30am to 12:00pm
Venue : Point Cook Community Learning Centre
Activities : Christmas crafts / Games / Colouring / Dancing
Time : 10:30am to 12:00pm
Venue : Point Cook Community Learning Centre
Activities : Christmas crafts / Games / Colouring / Dancing
VIRTUAL WYNDHAM LEARNING FESTIVAL : LANTERN MAKING WITH "HONG BAOS"
An online cultural activity making lanterns with “Hong Baos” (Red Money Packets). Learn about the cultural background of these “Hong Baos” and the many variations and beautiful cultural designs.
Date : 25 November 2020 (Wednesday)
Time : 11:00am to 12:00pm
Venue : Online via Zoom
Activities : Using “Hong Baos” to make various crafts and lanterns.
Time : 11:00am to 12:00pm
Venue : Online via Zoom
Activities : Using “Hong Baos” to make various crafts and lanterns.
VIRTUAL SUNSHINE LANTERN FESTIVAL
An online fun and creative journey of the history of the Mid Autumn Moon Festival.
Date : 1 October 2020 (Thursday)
Time : 4:00pm to 5:30pm
Venue : Online via Zoom
Activities : Lantern Making.
Time : 4:00pm to 5:30pm
Venue : Online via Zoom
Activities : Lantern Making.
VIRTUAL MID-AUTUMN MOON FESTIVAL
Celebrate one of the biggest festivals in Asian culture, the Mid-Autumn Moon Festival, as it shines on Hobsons Bay. A “Virtual Cultural Learning Experience” with the community.
Date : 30 September 2020 (Wednesday)
Time : 10:30am to 11:30am
Venue : Online by Altona Meadows Library and Learning Centre
Activities : Cultural Story telling / Games / Lantern Craft making.
Time : 10:30am to 11:30am
Venue : Online by Altona Meadows Library and Learning Centre
Activities : Cultural Story telling / Games / Lantern Craft making.
SCHOOL HOLIDAY ACTIVITY - MID AUTUMN FESTIVAL CELEBRATION
Have fun learning new cultural celebrations about the Mid Autumn Lantern Festival.
Date : 28 & 29 September 2020 (Monday & Tuesday)
Time : 11:00am to 12:00pm
Venue : Online via Zoom (Details will be provided)
Activities : Cultural Story telling / Games / Lantern Craft making using cultural red paper packets known as “Hong Baos”.
Time : 11:00am to 12:00pm
Venue : Online via Zoom (Details will be provided)
Activities : Cultural Story telling / Games / Lantern Craft making using cultural red paper packets known as “Hong Baos”.
FUROSHIKI WORKSHOP : ECO-FRIENDLY WRAPPING
Furoshiki is the traditional Japanese art of cloth folding. Originally used to wrap clothes into a secure bundle, it is now used to carry or wrap almost anything. This 1200 year old tradition is an eco-friendly alternative to reduce our reliance on plastic bags and wrapping paper.
Date : 7 March 2020 (Saturday)
Time : 10:30am to 12:30pm
Venue : Werribee Plaza Library
Activities : Using any type of cloth or scarfs to make useful and colourful bags and wrappings for everyday items.
Time : 10:30am to 12:30pm
Venue : Werribee Plaza Library
Activities : Using any type of cloth or scarfs to make useful and colourful bags and wrappings for everyday items.
POINT COOK POP UP PARK - CREATIVE BUTTERFLIES
8SENSES is privileged to be part of Point Cook Pop Up Park for the 3rd year. Enjoy lots of free family activities with our community and meet new friends.
Date : 5 March & 12 March 2020 (Thursdays)
Time : 11:00am to 13:00pm
Venue : Point Cook pop Up Park (Point Cook Town Centre)
Activities : Making creative butterflies and flowers with colourful pipe cleaners.
Date : 5 March & 12 March 2020 (Thursdays)
Time : 11:00am to 13:00pm
Venue : Point Cook pop Up Park (Point Cook Town Centre)
Activities : Making creative butterflies and flowers with colourful pipe cleaners.
LUNAR NEW YEAR CELEBRATION 2020 - YEAR OF THE RAT
Making creative lanterns with Chinese "Hong Baos" and sharing the significance of this activity in the Chinese Culture.
Date : 30 January 2020 (Thursday)
Time : 10:00am to 12:00pm
Venue : Tarneit Community Learning Centre (150 Sunset View Blvd, Tarneit 3029)
Activities : Making Lanterns with "Hong Baos"
Time : 10:00am to 12:00pm
Venue : Tarneit Community Learning Centre (150 Sunset View Blvd, Tarneit 3029)
Activities : Making Lanterns with "Hong Baos"
LET THE KIDS CRAFT 2020
Get the kids to make and bring home a Lunar New Year festive craft.
Date : 25 January 2020 (Saturday)
Time : 12:30pm to 3:00pm
Venue : Sunshine Marketplace (Near the Food Court)
Activities : Chinese Lantern Craft
Time : 12:30pm to 3:00pm
Venue : Sunshine Marketplace (Near the Food Court)
Activities : Chinese Lantern Craft
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SCHOOL HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES 2020 - Tea Party with Cup Cake Glitter Art
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SCHOOL HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES 2020 - Biscuit Decorating with Tea
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Kids come and make unique glitter cupcakes, make new friends and have a wonderful tea party with many other families. This activity is for kids between 2-5 years of age. Adult will need to stay with the child.
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Tea party time for everyone, come and make beautiful and yummy tea. Biscuits that are your very own creations. This program is ideal for kids between 6-12 years of age. The course includes cost of the materials as well.
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Date : 22 January 2020 (Wednesday)
Time : 10:30am to 11:30am Venue : Manor Lakes Community Learning Centre Activities : Cup Cake Glitter Art |
Date : 22 January 2020 (Wednesday)
Time : 12:00pm to 1:00pm Venue : Manor Lakes Community Learning Centre Activities : Biscuit Decorating |
LANTERN MAKING WORKSHOP 2020
In the lead up to Lunar New Year, come and create your very own lantern.
Date : 11 & 18 January 2020 (Saturday)
Time : 12:00pm to 3:00pm
Venue : Point Cook Town Centre (Located in Food Court)
Activities : Lantern Making
Time : 12:00pm to 3:00pm
Venue : Point Cook Town Centre (Located in Food Court)
Activities : Lantern Making
