Summary
Blue cloth bag with a logo of Victoria and 'Victorian Mosque Open Day' embossed on the front. The bag contains 10 flyers and information brochures about the Islamic religion.
These bags were distributed at mosques around Victoria to visitors as part of Victorian Mosque Open Day on 17 March 2019. It was part of the broader State Governemnt Cultural Diversity Week activities. This bag was collected by the curator during a visit to the IISCA Brunswick Islamic Centre at 31 Edward Street Brunswick.
Physical Description
A blue cloth bag with insignias stamped in white containing 10 full colour brochures and leaflets.
Significance
Statement of Historical Significance:
This material provides an important material documentation of the Victorian Government's agenda to promote diversity, cultural understandings and social cohesion.
More Information
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Collecting Areas
Cultural Diversity, Migration & Cultural Diversity, Politics & Society, Public Life & Institutions
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Organiser of Event
State Government of Victoria, Victoria, Australia, 17 mar 2019
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Organisation Named
Islamic Council of Victoria, Victoria, Australia, 17 Mar 2019
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Inscriptions
Front of bag: 'VICTORIAN/mosque/OPEN DAY...[VARIOUS LOGOS]...'
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Classification
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Keywords
Religions: Islam, Muslim Communities, Muslims in Australia, Governments, Racism, Celebrations