World Day for Cultural Diversity

Explore and understand cultures from around the world

Incursions

World Day for Cultural Diversity

21st May

Indigenous Australia in VR

Australia’s indigenous culture is one of the oldest surviving cultures in the world. The Pamagirri group transport viewers in a full 360-degree view to the RainForestation Centre in Far North Queensland. The group demonstrate their songs, legends and art. The workshop also includes...

African Drumming

Using traditional African djembe drums, children create sounds and music from the African continent. Every child has the opportunity to immerse themselves in a different culture whilst they experience a feeling of unity as part of a drum circle. We provide instruments for every child in the...

Dragon Dance

2023 is the Year of the Rabbit. Dragon dances are performed to scare away evil spirits. The dragon symbolises good luck, long life and wisdom.  Our professional dancers bring a traditional Chinese dragon, parasols and fans for the whole class to create an exciting dance...

Indian Dance

Dance is found in every society in the world and Indian dance is one of the most ancient surviving forms. This workshop encourages children to explore the diverse sounds and dance of a different culture. Children build on their natural enthusiasm for movement and develop skills of coordination and...

Irish Dance

Our céili brings the enthusiasm for Irish dance, music and story-telling into your school. Children are encouraged to wear green to celebrate the patron saint of Ireland.  Our professional dancer leads each class in Irish step-dancing to lively tempos. The day culminates in a...

Ancient Egyptians in VR

Zoom back 5,000 years to the time of the Pharaohs to learn about one of the world's oldest cultures. Explore pyramids and tombs, decipher hieroglyphics and hieratics, then learn about inventions such as toothpaste. See how skilled embalmers mummified their dead so they could journey...

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