A documentary film presenting six different and authentic celebrations involving people in the multicultural community of Melbourne. Depicts an Aboriginal dance showing body decoration preparation, an Indonesian Muslim wedding celebration, an Australian child’s birthday party, a Greek nameday party, Christmas festivities and a Northern Italian Christmas celebration. Suitable for middle and upper primary levels.
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Collection
In ACMI's collection
Previously on display
22 April 2019
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Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
506639
Language
English
Audience classification
Mediatheque - all ages (ACMI classified)
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Australia - Social life and customs
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Christmas
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Festivals
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Greeks - Australia
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Italians - Australia
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Muslims - Australia
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Rites and ceremonies
Documentary → Documentary films - Australia
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Christmas
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Greeks - Australia
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Italians - Australia
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Muslims - Australia
Educational & Instructional → Instructional
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Parties
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
VHS; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)
MOV file H264; ACMI Digital Access Copy - presentation
MOV file H264; ACMI External Digital Access Copy