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Remembering the Velvet Revolution
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Remembering the Velvet Revolution

From City of Sydney · Last checked 14 Nov. That's our last look, not a live ticket check.

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The lowdown

A celebration of the 37th anniversary of the non-violent revolution in Czechoslovakia in 1989.

“Truth and love must prevail over lies and hatred!” Václav Havel

Celebrated at the Nussinov Gallery hosted by Eva, during the

"Common Ground" Exhibition. Suzy Evans and Pleasance Ingle

Opening night 10 November 6pm

A peaceful struggle for a country !

The event features a talk about the Velvet Revolution, along with music, poetry, and performance. It will also include readings from the plays of Václav Havel, the playwright, author, poet, dissident and former president of Czechoslovakia.

The evening conclude s with an open mic session where attendees are welcome to share a speech, poem, or song about any revolution, political or social struggle, injustice, or themes of love and humanitarian causes.

BYO, poems, music instruments and beverages

Where to rock up

Nussinov Gallery, Redfern, Sydney

Getting there