Culture

You'll enjoy the broad range of cultural events at this year's festival. There's something for everyone!

	Art Exhibition - St. Paul's Anglican Church Hall (10am - 5pm, Saturday, May 15/22 & Sunday, May 16/23) Jim Van Geet and Angelo Quabba are artists noted for their depictions of Italian themes. Their work will be proudly on show at this prestigious event. Of course, the paintings will be available for purchase. Entry is free.
	Italian Heritage Display - Old School Museum (2pm - 5pm, Saturday, May 15/22 & Sunday, May 16/23) An amazing collection of items from the early Italian settlers around Myrtleford will be on display. This year will see a new exhibit about the ships in which thousands of migrants sailed to Australia to start a new life. Entry by gold coin donation.
	Choral Festival - St. Mary's Catholic Church (2pm, Saturday, May 15) A sell-out in 2009, four choirs from around the north-east will come together for an afternoon of glorious music. To be compered again by David Carolane OAM, this is one event you cannot afford to miss! .Admission: $15 adults, $5 children under 12. Afternoon tea will be available at $5 per head at the conclusion of the festival. Tickets available at the Myrtleford Visitor Information Centre or at the door on the day of the performance. Download the programme here.
	Procession & Mass to honour St. Anthony of Padua (from 9am, Saturday, May 22) Both these ceremonies are very moving. Veterans from the Italian Army's Alpini Brigade head the procession bearing St. Anthony's statue into the church, where a Mass is to be said in the Saint's honour.
	Living Chess Match - Michelini Wines (11am & 3pm, Sunday, May 23) On a September day in 1454 in Marostica near Venice, two men sat down to play a game of chess to win the hand of the Lord's daughter. It was held in public using living people as the chess pieces. Mix the drama with wonderful medieval music and a supporting cast of costumed dancers and nobles and you've got an event that is truly special. Admisson: $15 adults, $5 children under 12. Tickets available at the door on the day of the performance.. Make it a really great outing by joining in the World's Longest Pasta Lunch at the same venue starting at 12.15pm.

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