Fashions of Multicultural Australia: Wearing the Badge of Heritage Honour

Credit: FOMA Facebook page

An Original Star Central Magazine Article

Fashion diplomacy has never been rich in cultural diversity at the Fashions of Multicultural Australia.  The event has enlisted the support of 15 country embassies including, Korea, India, Russia, Ireland, Chile, Pakistan, China and Indonesian. The first of its kind, fashion runaway has showcased 20 designers across 30 different cultures has gathered to showcase their culturally unique collections to over 3,000+ guests.

A Night To Remember: Miss Sahara 2019

Originally published article published on 25th June 2019

The top eight finalists of Miss Sahara 2019 embodied the notion of “Black is Beautiful,” on April 13th, 2019 and they were diversifying the perception of beauty at the Bellevue Venue, in Bankstown. Since Miss Sahara is the only National Beauty Pageant in Australia, the organization/pageant’s primary goal is to build notions of beauty in the multicultural Australian context, pioneering pathways to mainstream beauty and modelling industries.

ALTR Created Diamonds: A Glistening Innovation of the Gems

Originally published in Star Central Magazine on 19th September 2018 

A desire of a diamond is a testament to its craftsmanship—the polish surface, the delicate precision of the cut, the pristine crystal clarity, no wonder it can be sentimental when it comes to giving this gem to your beloved. ALTR Created Diamonds has sown this glimmer and reaped its benefits by enhancing it with technology. Amish Shah, the president of a forward-thinking jewellery company, made an appearance on the International Jewelry Fair at the International Convention Centre in Sydney on the 25th August to discuss the future of diamonds/ jewellery industry. Speaking to jewellery/diamond aficionados alike on his foresight on industry-disrupting technology, combined with his knowledge of consumer demand that propelled him to the frontiers of the jewellery/diamond business.

Yell-oh! TV: A New Network By Phoenix Eye

Note: Thought I start posting my past articles from Star central magazine since I’m in 2020 quarantine.

Originally published on 28th July 2018 in the Star Central Magazine.

If Wong Fu Productions magically becomes Australian, then Yell-oh! TV would be its incarnation. On the 28th July at the Fairfield School of Arts, Phoenix Eye celebrates their first year anniversary and launches their new magazine-esque channel, Yell-oh! TV, which consisted of film content, ranging from short-form documentaries, comedic skits, panel discussions and mind-boggling animations etc.

When the Brush paints Oceania

Originally posted the 15 December 2017 on Star Central Magazine 

The paint and the brush came together and illustrated a beautiful picture called the Oceania Women Opera, with recurring strokes of faith, heritage and music. Donina Va’a, Project Director/Lead Executive Pacific Women’s Professional Business Network INC and Maestro Iglese Ete, an esteemed composer, the said paint and brush, were the geniuses behind showcase on 30th November, held at the Chatswood Concourse. Amongst the bumbling audience were the Crown Group, which are the event’s primary sponsors, Lindt, Cerrone, Bite Size and Crunch Fitness.

The Oceania Women’s Opera is a tribute to two important academics, the late Professor Epeli Hau’ofa and the late Teresia Teaiwa, whose research in Pacific Islander culture is ground-breaking.