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Writers celebrate rich culture

The Melbourne Writers’ Festival is on its way to Greater Dandenong.
Free sessions in Dandenong and Springvale on Saturday 3 September will celebrate the municipality’s cultural richness and inspire readers and writers of all ages and backgrounds.
Valanga Khoza and Sally Rippin perform their new story Gezani and the Tricky Baboon at Dandenong Library at 10am.
Kids can then take part in a workshop with the duo and create their own stories with the help of their parent or guardian.
Springvale Library will host Holiday in Cambodia author Laura Jean McKay at 2pm.
She’ll discuss discovering Cambodia through a tourist’s eyes and coming face to face with the country’s haunting past.
Change at Walker Street Gallery and Arts Centre at 6.30pm will celebrate the tradition of oral storytelling with Zakia Baig, Nadia Hashimi and Diana Nguyen.
They’ll present stories in a form of their choice on the theme of change. Bookings are required for this session.
Visit www.mwf.com.au/whats-on/mwf-at-dandenong for more information.

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