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Sep 2019
WARA ART YORK presented by LiveLighter
If you've never heard of Wara Art, that is all about to change. While some rural communities have their scarecrows, Japan and now York, WA has Wara Art - a spectacular example of a highly creative use of straw. Wara (rice straw) Art was developed as a way of finding a creative use of the excess straw leftover at the end of the rice harvest. Once used to make things like tatami mats, rice straw has been replaced by modern…
Find out more »FROM HOOVES TO HIGHWAYS: THE MOTOR CAR IN WESTERN AUSTRALIA
In 1905, a small group of Perth's early motorists - movers and shakers, gathered to form the Automobile Club of Western Australia. The Club had a grand vision: to foster 'automobilism' in Western Australia, and lay the foundation for the evolution of motoring. The path was neither easy nor direct. The Museum of Perth's latest exhibition, From Hooves to Highways, looks back to a fascinating window of time when cars first appeared on our roads and begun vying for space…
Find out more »String Symphony – large scale string puppet!
A large-scale string puppet suspended from a five-metre high truss, String Symphony is poetry in motion and will delight and enthrall audiences. And you can get involved! The York Festival is offering the opportunity for three or more volunteers to become puppeteers. Must be able to commit to performances over two days this is an exciting opportunity to learn some exciting new skills and be an active part of this year's festival.
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