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Human Thesis: Hazara Stories

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Ondru presents Human Thesis: Hazara Stories, a storytelling and community-building art project that brings to life the voices of displaced Hazara community members through art and connection. Through photography, weaving, sculpture and performance, the exhibition reflects on home, freedom, identity and belonging among Hazara people now rebuilding their lives in Melbourne.

Ondru presents Human Thesis: Hazara Stories, a storytelling and community-building art project that brings to life the voices of displaced Hazara community members through art and connection. Through photography, weaving, sculpture and performance, the exhibition reflects on home, freedom, identity and belonging among Hazara people now rebuilding their lives in Melbourne.

Event Summary

Date: Saturday, 18 April 2026

Time: 6:30pm - 9:00pm

Location: Black Box Theatre
Walker Street Gallery and Arts Centre
Cnr Walker & Robinson Streets
Dandenong VIC 3175
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Cost: Free

Event Description

Ondru presents Human Thesis: Hazara Stories, a storytelling and community-building art project that brings to life the voices of displaced Hazara community members through art and connection. Through photography, weaving, sculpture and performance, the exhibition reflects on home, freedom, identity and belonging among Hazara people now rebuilding their lives in Melbourne.

Partly funded by the City of Greater Dandenong and created in partnership with the Shamama Association, the project was developed over six months through a series of art-based workshops with Hazara community members in Dandenong. Through shared stories, memories and symbolic objects, participants explored what it means to leave home and to slowly rebuild a sense of belonging in a new place.

Working with associate artists Zsofia Samu and Shane Lam, these stories have been transformed into woven forms and layered photographic portraits that reveal the multiplicity of identity and the quiet strength of endurance.

Ondru invites audiences into a space of listening and reflection. Grounded in dignity, lived experience and cultural respect, Human Thesis is an intimate and moving encounter with resilience, memory and the search for home.

Event Schedule

6:30pm: Doors Open
Enjoy live Afghan music (details to be announced) and refreshments.

7:00pm: Welcome & Main Event
Human Thesis: Hazara Stories photographic, weaving and sculptural exhibition featuring our associate artists Zsofia Samu and Shane Lam.
Storytelling and panel discussion featuring participants Zakir, Sarfaraz and Nadia from the community.
Variety of canapés and drinks will be served through out.

8pm: Performance
A moving performance reflecting lived experiences of displacement, identity and belonging.

8:15: Music & Community
Live music, shared food and time to connect with the community.

9pm: Event End

Support Us

Stand in solidarity with the community by joining us for this special event. Your presence helps strengthen connection and shared understanding as we build community together. Ondru merchandise will be available, and there will be opportunities to support our work through purchases or donations,  further contributing to the cause.