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Events RSVP to assist@portphillip.vic.gov.au or 9209 6777
For more information go to http://www.portphillip.vic.gov.au/textiles_exhibition.html

The Port Phillip community is formally committed to assisting the East Timorese coastal community of Suai.

Timor-Leste Textiles Exhibition, Forum & Market Exploring the issues surrounding the making of the hand-woven textiles of East Timor called Tais (tie-ss) Meanings: deeper meanings behind these textiles—the culture they embody, the lore they contain, the stories they tell, their customary and ritual value, along with their modern manifestations Makers: the women artisans who make these textiles and their spinning, dyeing and weaving skills and creativity involved in the production Markets: the challenges artisans and modern producers face in creating livelihoods through craft while maintaining the cultural integrity of their
FOS - Projects A list of the current and future projects that Friends of Suai are involved in.
Friends of Suai - Media Room The media room contains the most recent press releases, interviews, speeches and stories of our work in East Timor
FOS - Gallery Photographs from East Timor
FOS - Links Links to other relevant websites
FOS - About Us Information regarding the FOS relationship, its origins and purpose.
FOS - Library A library of documents relevant to friends of suai and Timor Leste.
Friends of Suai Gifts and Merchandise Browse through the Friends of Suai Gifts and Merchandise for a range of great gift ideas that support the Friends of Suai projects

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