by Editor | Dec 22, 2022 | ALCASA Public Activities, Arabic In Adelaide, Arabic in South Australia, Arabic language, Art Exhibition, Cultural Presentations, Objects Tell Our Stories
Ahlan Wa Sahlan (Welcome), Graphic Design by Ahmed Elkhalidi – Yadura Design Studio
ALCASA is hosting a temporary exhibition at the History Trust of South Australia Migration Museum:
Ahlan Wa Sahlan أهلاً وسهلاً (Welcome): Hospitality in Arabic culture
Arabic cultures from all over the world are well-renowned for being masters in generosity when it comes to hospitality. ‘Ahlan wa sahlan’ is a common phrase that will greet all family, friends and strangers and literally translates as ‘welcome, you have arrived!’
This exhibition delves into the meaning of Arabic hospitality through personal objects and creates a tapestry of stories full of nostalgia, love and pride. The Arabic Language and Culture Association of South Australia (ALCASA) partnered with the History Trust of South Australia to gather these stories from the Arabic speaking communities in South Australia to showcase diversity and enhance belonging. Ahlan Wa Sahlan informs, entertains and educates about the rich history and traditional cultures associated with Arabic hospitality.
Community consultation and planning for the exhibition has been supported by a MCCSA community connections grant.
Since 2012, the Arabic Language and Culture Association (ALCASA) has been showcasing aspects of the South Australian Arabic language and culture to enhance belonging and promote intercultural understanding.
The exhibition will be on show at the History Trust of South Australia Migration Museum from 4 February 2023 to July 2023 (Official Launch held on 11 February).
by Editor | Dec 4, 2021 | ALCASA Public Activities, Arabic In Adelaide, Arabic in South Australia, Arabic language, Objects Tell Our Stories
We are very excited while getting ready to celebrate the World Arabic Language Day in South Australia for the first time on Saturday 11/12/2021, at the Migration Museum, 4:30 to 7:30pm. The event has been sold out and a waiting list is now open. We are considering very carefully the current health situation and, finger crossed, all will be ok to hold the event as planned.
With help from the Migration Museum staff, we will be holding a One Day Pop-up exhibition to share stories about migration experiences and cultural identities through personal objects. ALCASA and the Migration Museum extended the invitation to participate in the exhibition to all members to the South Australian Arabic speaking community groups and we received a relatively good response considering the extent and the duration of the event. A workshop took place on 10/10/2021 to explore what may be added to the exhibition. Valued members of SA Arabic speaking communities joined the ALCASA members in an interactive session where we shared stories and items from the homeland. It was a fun session that helped us to enhance social connections and to reflect on migration, belonging and identity. We look forward to set up and enjoy the exhibition during the World Arabic Language Day in SA 2021.
by Editor | Oct 11, 2021 | ALCASA Public Activities, Arabic In Adelaide, Arabic in South Australia, Arabic language, Festival
اليوم العالمي للّغة العربية في جنوب أستراليا 2021
Join us as we celebrate World Arabic Language Day in SA 2021. The event will offer a range of interactive activities such as a brief history 
of the Arabic language, Arabic music and songs by local community members, “dabke” performances (folkloric line dancing) and a collaborative exhibition to represent migration stories by SA Arabic speaking communities.
دعوة عامة للإحتفال باليوم العالمي للغة العربية في جنوب أستراليا. يتضمن برنامج الإحتفال تقديم نبذة عن تاريخ اللغة العربية وعروض موسيقية وغنائية ورقص الدبكة من قبل أفراد من الجالية العربية . وسيقام أيضاً معرضاً رمزياً ينقل صوراً عن هجرة متكلمي اللغة العربية من بلاد مختلفة وعن استقرارهم في جنوب أستراليا
نرجو أن تحفظوا تاريخ الإحتفال وسنقدم معلومات أكثر تفصيلاً قريبًا
Please save the date and we will be providing more detailed information shortly. (Time to be confirmed)
Event hosted by ALCASA in partnership with the History Trust of South Australia’s Migration Museum
Supported by SA Multicultural Affairs, Department of the Premier and Cabinet
