KAPAMILYA LAUNCH PARTY

A celebration of Filipinx food, culture and community for the whole family!

Join us for the launch of Kapamilya, an exhibition by Tagalog artist Eme in collaboration with Kariton Sorbetes!

The afternoon will feature:

• Specially crafted sweet and savoury treats from Kariton Sorbetes and Say Cheese
• Goody bags filled with Filipino snacks for the kids
• On-site family photos in life-sized frames
• Access to the Kapamilya exhibition in the Trocadero gallery

Event Info

• This is a free event but bookings are required if you would like a goody bag! 
• Trocadero Projects is wheelchair accessible. Please check Google Maps for the accessibility of Maddern Square
• Maddern Square / Chambers Street will be closed to traffic for this event. Parking is available in central Footscray and the Little Saigon Plaza Car Park 
• Dietary notes: Vegetarian options will be available and ingredient lists will be available on the day, though food is consumed at the visitor's own risk.

About the Exhibition 

‘Kapamilya’ means family, encompassing blood ties, chosen/found family, kin and community. This project emerged to serve and celebrate the Filipino diaspora, capturing the local community's diverse identities. In 2023, commissioned artist Eme created a series of photo portraits and recorded interviews with 35 participants at Kariton Sorbetes. As part of the immersive experience, participants enjoyed ice cream and shared their personal stories and responses to Kariton's flavours, both familiar and new. 

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This event is supported by the City of Maribyrnong via the Love Your West program.

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Acknowledgement of Country

Trocadero operates on the traditional lands of the Boon Wurrung and Woi Wurrung people of the Kulin Nation. We offer our respects to Elders past and present, and acknowledge that sovereignty was never ceded. Always was, always will be Aboriginal land.