Our Work – thefireplace-podcast.com

1.08 minutes

“This is my culture – and I love my culture.”

1.25 minutes

“We remember our identity – who we are and just celebrating being ourselves.”

1.12 minutes

“The festival takes us back to the feeling of being in Serbia – that’s everything.”

2.55 minutes

“It’s important to have an opportunity to present who you are – culturally.”

2.20 minutes

“Cultural diversity allows us to grow and be better people.”

2.06 minutes

“Australia is a melting pot of cultures and society.”

1.35 minutes

“Our group is formed for the young generation – who are proud of their heritage but had no idea what their culture is.”

2.38 minutes

“I am proud that I can perform here because Australia is very culturally diverse and I can show this is our traditional cultural dance.”

1.06 minutes

“We give opportunity for children and families – to see the diverse aspects of Queensland.”

2.28 minutes

“We get to celebrate the cultures that we come from – and also celebrate each other’s cultures.”

1.46 minutes

“The whole point of this festival is mainly creating awareness about Korean culture.”

1.12 minutes

“I think at the end of the day, if you believe in humanity – that’s all it matters.”

3.44 minutes

“Just because I am white Australian, doesn’t mean that’s the only culture I connect with.”

0.50 minutes

“Dancing is a part of our community – we have so much talent to show.”

1.20 minutes

“We are proud of our culture because it is what makes us unique.”

1.36 minutes

“Australia being multicultural, we have lots of people from all over who come to fly their kites.”

1.54 minutes

”It’s amazing how other cultures come and join us, and celebrate this with us.”

1.1 minutes

“It’s is a bitter-sweet day celebrating Ukrainian culture while recognising it’s been challenging few years for Ukrainian people.”

1.00 minutes

“We are celebrating our independence showcasing Ukraine culture and heritage inspite of all that’s been going on”

1.33 minutes

“The luminous events ensures community voices are heard, seen and celebrated.”

1.52 minutes

“Cultural diversity is great – I love meeting new people from all over the world.”

1.25 minutes

“The Mauritian culture – it’s just alive. You have to actually feel it to know.”

1.36 minutes

“We are all different kinds of people living together – it is possible to live and be from different backgrounds and ethnicities.”

3.20 minutes

“Resilience – we Filipinos seem to be friendly and bubbly.”

0.52 minutes

“Feels a bit of home away from home.”

1.00 minutes

“There are so many people that want to find the roots of India.”

1.11 minutes

“We are celebrating India.”

2.01 minutes

“Travel and you will understand that we are all the same no matter where we are coming from.”

1.12 minutes

“There are so many different worldviews – stop living in a bubble.”

0.44 minutes

“Love is free – love is all we need.”

1.52 minutes

“The food – I think Taiwan’s food is famous and good.”

1.21 minutes

“We are very kind and lovely people – we dont hate, we dont judge.”

1.08 minutes

“Freedom…”

3.00 minutes

“Our language is very poetic – with expansive meaning.”

2.00 minutes

“It’s better to enjoy cultural diversity – different experiences.”

1.10 minutes

“Share with everyone – engage in their culture.”

1.17 minutes

“There is no place like India in the whole world – if you been there, you will go back.”

1.14 minutes

“We just want to show our culture to other Australians.”

1.01 minutes

“People should fully participate, live, and thrive in Queensland.”

1.14 minutes

“Share your culture – dont assume people know….”

0.56 minutes

“Ten times the impact – one powerful message”

1.06 minutes

“We are different but the same – together, we are happy.”

2.43 minutes

“We shine brighter when we shine together.”

1.48 minutes

“Just respect each other.”

2.52 minutes

“It’s having a place where people can be what they want to be.”

1.24 minutes

“Our food hasnt been exported enough…”

1.36 minutes

“My primary school had a lot of cultural diversity – i remember.”

1.33 minutes

“They should look inside themselves.”

1.20 minutes

“I come from a place with eleven official languages – diversity is my life.”

1.59 minutes

“Don’t just stick with your own people – go out and learn.”

1.06 minutes

“…they should take a long hard look at themselves.”

3.22 minutes

“We support our families seek culturally safe kindy.”

2.48 minutes

“We give First Nations an opportunity to be exposed to different roles and training”

2.40 minutes

“We have come a long way but there is still a long way to go.”

2.04 minutes

“Our history is Austrralia’s history.”

2.30 minutes

“I see the work I do as a bridge — passing knowledge from Elders to the next generation.”

2.20 minutes

“It’s important to come together, and walk together into the future.”

2.35 minutes

“Reconciliation is about action – not just talking about it.”

1.21 minutes

“Going back to my roots was transformative.”

2.35 minutes

“Language barrier shouldn’t be much of a big deal.”

2.06 minutes

“I am privileged to represent a very multicultural community.”

1.33 minutes

“On Madaraka Day we celebrate the independence of Kenyans.”

2.14 minutes

“Madaraka Day is a significant celebration for Kenyans.”

1.11 minutes

“Cultural diversity of very nice.”

1.53 minutes

“People of German heritage, in Australia, were actually treated badly during World War II….”

1.35 minutes

“Australia’s diversity is its strength.”

0.53 minutes

“Broaden your horizon.”

1.36 minutes

“Be more involved.”

1.40 minutes

“Italy’s culture is a living museum.”

2.43 minutes

“Travel Changes Everything.”

1.16 minutes

“In my culture, there is different people, different nationalities”

1.08 minutes

“I don’t see diversity. Everyone is the same.”

2.36 minutes

“Every culture is great! Every culture is great!”

0.57 minutes

“Diversity means a mix of culture, change and just getting along.”

2.45 minutes

“We have 5,000 years of history.”

1.45 minutes

“Australia should always be diverse – it leads to greatness.”

1.08 minutes

“You need to experience it first before you talk about it.”

1.42 minutes

“This event is important to me as a student, it brings us together.“

1.55 minutes

“We want to promote Thai culture – for the next generation.”

1.09 minutes

“Sharing culture with different people from different nationalities.”

3.08 minutes

“Germany’s past is complex, but its culture is vibrant.”

4.01 minutes

“Step back, learn, and apprpeciate what other cultures have that’s different from yours.”

1.28 minutes

“Australia’s culture is evolved, open-minded and diverse.”

1.11 minutes

“French people are nice – and we have nice food!”

1.24 minutes

“Irish culture? Not just drinking and fighting. We are friendly.”

1.33 minutes

“Indian culture? Not just butter chicken. It’s diverse and rich.”

1.11 minutes

“Swiss People? Not Introverts. We Talk to Everyone.”

1.50 minutes

“Diversity is mre than culture – it’s about cnnections.”

1.23 minutes

“South African food? Just 👌.”

2.47 minutes

“Indian culture isn’t what you think.”

2.21 minutes

“I don’t like my cultural heritage that much.”

2.36 minutes

“We are all different and being different is not bad – all the time.”

1.19 minutes

“I’m not really deep into my culture – what people should know is…”

1.21 minutes

“Just chill – it’s that easy”

2.06 minutes

“We say it as it is – but we don’t mean it in a bad way.”

2.48 minutes

“Cultural diversity brings understanding, and introduces us to the things of other cultures.”

1.58 minutes

“Diversity is about tolerance…to accept and embrace differences.”

1.20 minutes

“My culture is amazing, Brazil is amazing. Our food is the best – in my opinon.”

1.02 minutes

“German culture is more than beer and sausages.”

2.03 minutes

“Just truth!”

1.07 minutes

“In Japan – we are respectful and friendly”

1.56 minutes

“We are warm, welcoming, friendly people”

1.44 minutes

“Its cool to see a lot of cultures coming together, and see that unity.”

2.18 minutes

“The best partt of our culture, in our region, in Brazil is barbecue.”

2.51 minutes

“Its good to have people from different cultures, with different opinion, different morals….”

1.35 minutes

“Not all Americans are negative.”

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