Arabic In Adelaide

"Madinati: Every Story Shapes Our City”: An Interactive Visual Art Exhibition

The Arabic Language and Culture Association of South Australia (ALCASA) warmly invites you to view “Madinati: Every Story Shapes Our City” from 17 April to 13 May at the Minor Works Building Community Centre (during the Centre’s opening hours).

Madinati (My City), is a visual art exhibition about Adelaide and the many cities we carry inside us as migrants from our past life experience. Each migrant brings their own memories and images into the city they now call home. Madinati (My City) shows how a city can be built not only from buildings, but also from imagination, memory and personal experience.

Ahmed ElKhalidi is a visual artist based in Adelaide. Before settling here, he lived in the Middle East and other countries and went through experiences that deeply shaped his perspective. Ahmed’s work—across painting, mixed media and digital collage—explores memory, place, identity and the sense of belonging that comes with living far from home.

Rua Hashlamoun, is a principal architect at Brown Falconer and has lived in Adelaide for over ten years. Her practice focuses on how people experience cities and how identity is shaped through public space.
The artists, Ahmed and Rua, offer a unique opportunity to engage with others in an interactive visual art workshop held on Sunday 26 April (2:00 PM to 4:30 PM). Participants will be invited to explore the exhibition in depth and gain insight into the stories and memories that foster a sense of belonging across our city.

Follow the link to find more about the workshop and to book https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1562471

Proudly supported by City of Adelaide Community Impact Grants
City of Adelaide

Tune in to 5EBI 103.1 FM Radio Station to listen on demand to Community Voices Arabic broadcast on Tuesday 10 March, 2:30pm, at https://5ebi.com.au/programs/community-voices?episode=1773115200

In this program Sami Raslan shares about his experience as Zajal poet in Lebanon and in Australia, also about his experience with ALCASA for the last few years -"Zajal" is a form of spoken Arabic poetry, it is well entrenched in the Lebanese traditions.

استمعوا الى برنامج راديو الجالية العربية في أدلايد في 10 مارش/آذار (الساعة 14:30)
يحدثنا الأستاذ سامي رسلان عن تجربته في الزجل وعن مشاركته مع ألكاسا في السنوات الأخيرة وينهي اللقاء بقصيدة يوجهها لأبناء الجالية العربية في أستراليا

Produced by Fayrouz Ajaka for ALCASA
Supported by Multicultural Communities Council of SA

🔶VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY🔶
Creative Communications Support

Be part of Madinati: "Madinati: Every Story Shapes Our City" — an interactive arts exhibition exploring belonging, memory, and the cities we carry within us.

ALCASA is looking for a creative volunteer to support:
✨ Social media & storytelling
✨ A behind-the-scenes documentary
✨ The exhibition launch & community art workshop

📅 March–June | ~2 hrs/week
🌱 Gain hands-on experience in arts, media & community engagement
📜 Certificate + referees provided

No need to be an expert — just curious, creative, and keen to learn.

📩 Apply by Tuesday 10 March
https://forms.office.com/r/aHUqaXmQLL

➡️Coming Soon❗️
A series of Community Singing & Dabke Workshops
Stay Tuned 🥰

Everyone is welcome!

The Australian Migrant Resource Centre (AMRC) has commenced drop-in wellbeing sessions for community members who have been impacted by conflicts around the world and may need a safe space or someone to talk to.
Activities for this and next week are as follows:

Wednesday 4 February

11:00am – 12:30pm | Mental Health Support & Quick Health Check & Gentle Yoga/Breathing

3:00pm – 4:30pm | Mindful painting & conversation

Wednesday 11 February

11:00am – 12:30pm | Mental Health Support & Quick Health Check

3:00pm – 4:30pm | Gentle Yoga & Breathing Exercises

Further updates and any changes will be shared AMRC as they arise. The sessions will continue until 11 March 2026.

Thursday 5 February, 6:30 pm, Palace East End Cinema, Adelaide

The Voice of Hind Rajab — a powerful film giving voice to a six-year-old girl’s true story from Gaza.

Not just to watch, but to remember.

Join us to listen, reflect, and stand for humanity.

"NOTE: The film is based on real events and emergency calls recorded by the Palestine Red Crescent. The voices on the phone are real."

Buy your ticket via this site www.palestinianfilmfestival.com
Palestinian Film Festival Australia

Watch the trailer at
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hrssPpqv6vc

Extended periods of extreme heat can lead to heat related illnesses. Keep these phone numbers handy in case of an emergency caused by extreme heat.

Remember, heat stroke is a life-threatening emergency. If you notice symptoms including headache, dizziness, nausea, vomiting and confusion, call Triple Zero (000) immediately.

For more information, visit sahealth.sa.gov.au/healthyintheheat