SalamFest, the Muslim Arts Festival, will be held at the State Library of Victoria on October 1. Supported by the Islamic Council of Victoria, SalamFest captures the essence of the rich heritage of Islam and shows how it contributes to the broader Australian tapestry through several events:
At the SalamFest Sufi Festival
SalamFest will showcase the talents of contemporary and traditional performers, poetry and music.
Performances include:
+Whirling dervishes
+Sufi music and instrumentals
+Rumi’s recitals
Time: 2pm to 4pm
The Muslim Film Festival showcases short films from across the Muslim world, including award-winning and critically-acclaimed stories from Palestine, Egypt, Iran, Pakistan, Syria, Turkey and Australia.
Venue: State Library of Victoria – Village Roadshow Theatrette
Time: 4pm to 10pm
Session 1: Short Films
Time: 4pm to 8pm
By Compass & Quran (Australia)
Written and directed by Kuranda Seyit, produced and edited by Fadle El-Harris, this documentary explores the history of the outback Afghan cameleers. It features interviews with cameleer descendants and insights from historians on the 150-year history of the cameleers.
Coffee for all nations (Palestine)
In 1948, the Israeli army forced Abed’s family and other residents of Al-Walaja village near Bethlehem to abandon their homes. Despite the expulsion, Abed decided to open up a coffee shop for all nations on his land, which although surrounded by settlements, was in a spot that could be reached by Palestinians, Israelis and foreigners. Through his coffee shop, Abed shared his one possession: a stunning view. But, for how long?
Baby
Narges and her friend have just hours to find someone to take care of her baby for several days.
Jungle
In the heart of Istanbul, Omar and his daughter struggle for their lives after fleeing the war in Syria.
Nefertiti's Daughters
A story of women, art and revolution, told by prominent Egyptian artists, about the critical role revolutionary street art played during the Egyptian uprisings.
Session 2: Australian premiere of Kashf - The Lifting of the Veil
Time: 8pm to 9:30pm
Armaghan returns to Pakistan after 25 years to search out his Sufi master. During his journey through Lahore the physical and material worlds blur, diverting him from his original quest. He pursues a mysterious woman through the streets of Lahore, but her changing forms make her impossible to possess. His cousin Ali seeks his calling in Lollywood and becomes engulfed by fantastical hallucinations - has he found peace or lost his hold on reality?Kashf - The Lifting of the Veil explores the inevitable intrusions of the material world on those who seek out a different reality.
Interested?
SalamFest will be on from 2pm to 10pm at:
State Library of Victoria
328 Swanston Street
Melbourne, VIC, Australia
Tickets range from A$16.59 to A$52.99
Buy tickets
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| Source: SalamFest website. Event poster. |
SalamFest will showcase the talents of contemporary and traditional performers, poetry and music.
Performances include:
+Whirling dervishes
+Sufi music and instrumentals
+Rumi’s recitals
Time: 2pm to 4pm
The Muslim Film Festival showcases short films from across the Muslim world, including award-winning and critically-acclaimed stories from Palestine, Egypt, Iran, Pakistan, Syria, Turkey and Australia.
Venue: State Library of Victoria – Village Roadshow Theatrette
Time: 4pm to 10pm
Session 1: Short Films
Time: 4pm to 8pm
By Compass & Quran (Australia)
Written and directed by Kuranda Seyit, produced and edited by Fadle El-Harris, this documentary explores the history of the outback Afghan cameleers. It features interviews with cameleer descendants and insights from historians on the 150-year history of the cameleers.
Coffee for all nations (Palestine)
In 1948, the Israeli army forced Abed’s family and other residents of Al-Walaja village near Bethlehem to abandon their homes. Despite the expulsion, Abed decided to open up a coffee shop for all nations on his land, which although surrounded by settlements, was in a spot that could be reached by Palestinians, Israelis and foreigners. Through his coffee shop, Abed shared his one possession: a stunning view. But, for how long?
Baby
Narges and her friend have just hours to find someone to take care of her baby for several days.
Jungle
In the heart of Istanbul, Omar and his daughter struggle for their lives after fleeing the war in Syria.
Nefertiti's Daughters
A story of women, art and revolution, told by prominent Egyptian artists, about the critical role revolutionary street art played during the Egyptian uprisings.
Session 2: Australian premiere of Kashf - The Lifting of the Veil
Time: 8pm to 9:30pm
Armaghan returns to Pakistan after 25 years to search out his Sufi master. During his journey through Lahore the physical and material worlds blur, diverting him from his original quest. He pursues a mysterious woman through the streets of Lahore, but her changing forms make her impossible to possess. His cousin Ali seeks his calling in Lollywood and becomes engulfed by fantastical hallucinations - has he found peace or lost his hold on reality?Kashf - The Lifting of the Veil explores the inevitable intrusions of the material world on those who seek out a different reality.
Interested?
SalamFest will be on from 2pm to 10pm at:
State Library of Victoria
328 Swanston Street
Melbourne, VIC, Australia
Tickets range from A$16.59 to A$52.99
Buy tickets
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