Multicultural Week 2007

What is it?

Multicultural Week 2007 is an annual event hosted by Curtin’s International Student’s Committee and aims to promote cultural diversity and cross-cultural awareness within Curtin. It will incorporate cultural aspects from the five continents of the world; Oceania, Africa, Europe, America, and Asia on different days.

Various cultural performances will be on display, the International Students Committee, ISC soccer cup and Pasar Malam are amongst the events that will run during multicultural week.

When is it?
Multicultural Week will be running from 1 October – 5 October at Curtin University Bentley Campus.

Who’s it for?
MCW is aimed at students and staff of Curtin university as well as the wider community. Everyone is invited to join in celebrating multiculturalism.

Pasar Malam
Curtin University has been chosen to host the state MCW closing ceremony with Pasar Malam (meaning “night market” in Malay) on 5 October. It will be held in Alcoa Court and John Curtin Forum at Curtin University, Bentley Campus and will start at 6:00pm - late. In previous years, it has attracted over 4000 people in the community.

This year, Pasar Malam will continue to host a series of performances intertwined with delicious food, drink and accessory stalls from various ethnicities managed by students and local businesses. Performances include: Belly dancing, Freo Samba, Didgeridoo player, African drumming, Capoeira, Violet Flames and Fozzil and Sash …and much more!!!!

Want to set up your own Pasar Malam stall?

Stall applications have been extended and will now close on 10 September. Please drop by the ISC office to fill in your application form. Chosen stall holders will be notified on 14 September.

Extra notes:
Stall applications can be faxed: 9266 2996 (ATTN: ISC)
All food sold must be Halal.

For more information please contact:

Too Yip Ming – MCW Chairperson 2007
Mobile: 0433 098 660
Email: Yipming2@gmail.com

Chee Sheng – Pasar Malam Manager
Mobile: 0433 886 077
Email: cshengG.curtinisc@gmail.com

Jillian - Pasar Malam Manager
Mobile: 0432 508 656
Email: jillianY.curtinisc@gmail.com

ISC Soccer Cup

The ISC Soccer Cup organised by the International Students Committee will commence on 22 September, 2007.

Click here for more information about the ISC Soccer Cup!
For further enquiries please contact:

Tommy Lim - HR Officer
Mobile: 0431 310 810
Email: hr_isc@guild.curtin.edu.au