Tais, Culture & Resilience: Woven Stories from Timor-Leste
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Celebrating 25 Years of Timor-Leste’s Independence
2024 marks significant commemorations, including the 25th anniversary of Timor-Leste's vote for independence and the start of the Australian-led INTERFET mission. It also celebrates 20 years of partnership between ETWA and the LO'UD Cooperative in Timor-Leste. ETWA, founded by Australian women in solidarity with Timor-Leste, is collaborating with the Burke Gallery at Trinity College, the University of Melbourne on the Tais, Culture & Resilience Exhibition and Symposium.
The exhibition honours Timor-Leste’s journey to independence and showcases its rich history and traditions through the vibrant weaving culture of the LO'UD Cooperative. Visitors will experience the powerful cultural arts that inspire and connect communities in Australia and Timor-Leste.
Curated by Ben Thomas (Burke Gallery) Trinity College, University of Melbourne, the exhibition features ETWA’s outstanding collection of handwoven Tais from the eastern tip of Timor-Leste, celebrating generations of cultural knowledge, creativity, and strength. These stunning textiles are showcased alongside the beautiful photographic work of Elaine Briere, Sally Gray, and Ross Bird. The work illustrates how Tais are woven, used, and celebrated, and how the women and the Tais have endured extreme adversity to become symbols of indigenous resilience and hope for the future.
The symposium will delve into the themes of Timor-Leste’s occupation, resistance, and traditional culture, featuring insightful discussions from scholars, activists, and experts. See website for more information.
"Tais, Culture & Resilience" is dedicated to Marcelina Pinto and Dr. Helen Hill, who were staunch advocates for Timor-Leste’s sovereignty.
Photo: Jorge de Araujo
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