Sat, 01 Feb
|Darling Sqaure Library, Ideas Space
Cultural rituals: memory, identity and transformation
Rituals serve as more than just markers of time—they’re living archives of memory, embodying heritage, resistance and transformation.
Time & Location
01 Feb 2025, 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm
Darling Sqaure Library, Ideas Space, The Exchange, levels 1 and 2, 1 Little Pier St, Haymarket NSW 2000, Australia
About the event
From communal ceremonies to intimate traditions, they connect the past with the present and offer a sense of continuity in an ever-changing world.
How do cultural rituals and practices evolve when transplanted across borders, blending with new environments while maintaining ties to their origins? Examine the tension between preserving authenticity and embracing reinvention, questioning what is lost, what is gained and how these dynamics influence identity formation.
By focusing on the intersections of art, migration and cultural heritage, we’ll discuss the ways rituals sustain communities, spark creativity and act as tools for reclaiming and reshaping identity in response to modern challenges.
Panel members will reflect on their own experiences with rituals, addressing themes of hybridity, memory and the role of agency in shaping traditions. We invite you to reflect on the rituals that shape your own life and how they contribute to the collective fabric of our diverse society.