The VENUS Forum: The Sampari Exhibition

The DFAIT Federal Republic of West Papua and Sampari Exhibition invite you to:

The VENUS Forum - Stories of the Morning Star

Date: Thursday 14 December 2017     Time: 6pm to 9pm
Location: Sampari Exhibition, 26 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy, Victoria 3065

Venus, also known as the Morning Star (a cherished feature of the West Papuan independence flag) is also known as 'Sampari', who gave West Papuans the key to salvation and eternal life, in exchange for his freedom.

This forum explores West Papuan beliefs about the Morning Star, as well as the stories and traditions of the Jewish, Christian, Torres Strait, and Scientific cultures.

Speakers:  

• Yoram Symons (Rabbinical scholar)  
• Chris Rudge (The Melbourne Observatory)  
• Dr Robert Wolfgramm (Biblical scholar from Fiji)  
• Cultural Custodian, Torres Strait Islands  
• Ronny Kareni (Pacific Studies, Australian National University)

Entry by donation. Supper of Timorese coffee and Papuan delicacies.

Enquiries: Jude Kohn 0405 003 977 | Louise Byrne 0424 745 155
More information: https://www.facebook.com/events/128920487805962/