Headland Writer's Festival on Djiringanj Country (Tathra, NSW)

FAMILY, DISPOSSESSION & DIASPORA
Samah Sabawi & Sara M Saleh with Tyson Yunkaporta - 9:30am - 10:30am, TATHRA HALL

In the wake of conflicts in the Middle East, Palestinian and Lebanese families have been forced to flee their homes and seek refuge both in neighbouring countries and across the world. Samah Sabawi and Sara M Saleh join Tyson Yunkaporta to discuss their family histories, changing identities and the Palestinian and Lebanese diasporas in Australia.

7:00pm - 8:30pm
POETRY PERFORMED: A Spoken Word Night
David Stavanger, Nick Whittock, Gabrielle Journey Jones, Sara M Saleh, & Miribi Manyangga

Join Headland Writer's Festival at the Tathra Hotel for an evening of spoken word poetry performed by three inspiring local wordsmiths and two special Headland Writer's Festival guests. Listen and watch as they weave heart stories and life reflections with universal resonance.

For tickets and more information visit the Headland Writer's Festival website.