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"A critical evening of education and fundraising: join the people of West Papua in solidarity with their struggle against a brutal Indonesian military occupation that’s been largely hidden from Western eyes. Learn about this history of suppression, violence and the unbreakable spirit of their people via doc screening, panel discussion and live performances. "
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A event on Saturday 19th October. The event starts at 12:30.
Join us for an afternoon of sharing the history and culture of West Papua and learning about the Indonesian military occupation of the land. This goes hand in hand with the stripping of natural resources by corporate interests in the region.
We are screening the film 'Land of the Morning Star" (2003). This film shares a concise history of the West Papuan people and the brutal occupation they are currently resisting.
Before this, there will be a short performance of traditional West Papuan singing and work from international Indigenous artists on show
We are fortunate enough to be joined by the Wenda family, who have been at the forefront of the international Free West Papua campaign since 2004. They will be performing and joining the panel discussion. This will focus on the current situation in the province, tangible actions we can take to stand in solidarity with the West Papuans, and the role of art and activism.
All money raised will go to the Free West Papua Campaign.
Background on West Papua:
"West Papua is the western half of the island of New Guinea, bordering the independent nation of Papua New Guinea. It lies just 200km north of Australia.
The people of West Papua have been struggling for freedom from Indonesia’s colonial occupation since 1963.
Over 500,000 West Papuan civilians have been killed by Indonesia’s military. Thousands more have been raped, tortured or forcibly disappeared. Racism and discrimination are a daily reality and basic human rights including freedom of speech are outlawed. There are hundreds of West Papuan political prisoners serving lengthy terms for the ‘crime’ of peacefully expressing themselves.
The Indonesian Government have banned international media and human rights organisations from operating in West Papua, ensuring that news about what is happening rarely reaches the outside world.
The Free West Papua Campaign is bringing the story of West Papua to the world and campaigning for freedom and justice in West Papua. It is time to end the violence of the last 50 years and give West Papuans the freedom to decide their own future." For further information go to: https://www.freewestpapua.org/
Run Time of the Event:
12.15 pm: Doors
12.30 pm : Start Time
12.30 - 1 : Performance from West Papuan Musicians
1 - 1.10 : Bathroom break & Refreshments
1.10 - 2.10 : Film: Land of the Morning Star
2.10 - 2.20 : Bathroom break
2.20 - 3.20 : Panel discussion with Q&A
3.30 : End
Entry requirements: no age restrictions
We are screening the film 'Land of the Morning Star" (2003). This film shares a concise history of the West Papuan people and the brutal occupation they are currently resisting.
Before this, there will be a short performance of traditional West Papuan singing and work from international Indigenous artists on show
We are fortunate enough to be joined by the Wenda family, who have been at the forefront of the international Free West Papua campaign since 2004. They will be performing and joining the panel discussion. This will focus on the current situation in the province, tangible actions we can take to stand in solidarity with the West Papuans, and the role of art and activism.
All money raised will go to the Free West Papua Campaign.
Background on West Papua:
"West Papua is the western half of the island of New Guinea, bordering the independent nation of Papua New Guinea. It lies just 200km north of Australia.
The people of West Papua have been struggling for freedom from Indonesia’s colonial occupation since 1963.
Over 500,000 West Papuan civilians have been killed by Indonesia’s military. Thousands more have been raped, tortured or forcibly disappeared. Racism and discrimination are a daily reality and basic human rights including freedom of speech are outlawed. There are hundreds of West Papuan political prisoners serving lengthy terms for the ‘crime’ of peacefully expressing themselves.
The Indonesian Government have banned international media and human rights organisations from operating in West Papua, ensuring that news about what is happening rarely reaches the outside world.
The Free West Papua Campaign is bringing the story of West Papua to the world and campaigning for freedom and justice in West Papua. It is time to end the violence of the last 50 years and give West Papuans the freedom to decide their own future." For further information go to: https://www.freewestpapua.org/
Run Time of the Event:
12.15 pm: Doors
12.30 pm : Start Time
12.30 - 1 : Performance from West Papuan Musicians
1 - 1.10 : Bathroom break & Refreshments
1.10 - 2.10 : Film: Land of the Morning Star
2.10 - 2.20 : Bathroom break
2.20 - 3.20 : Panel discussion with Q&A
3.30 : End
Entry requirements: no age restrictions
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