Intercultural Engagement | Cultural Activation | Community Building
Carnaval at Riverside Market and Casa Publica was an intercultural engagement project designed to foster inclusion, participation and cultural exchange through the shared experience of Brazilian culture and Carnaval traditions.
Rather than presenting culture as a performance for spectators, the project invited people to actively participate through music, dance, storytelling and collective celebration. The initiative created opportunities for people from diverse cultural backgrounds to meet, learn from one another and contribute their own experiences, transforming public space into a platform for connection and dialogue.
Grounded in principles of participation and belonging, the project celebrated Brazilian cultural heritage while encouraging meaningful intercultural exchange. Through shared experiences, participants developed new social connections, expanded cultural understanding and strengthened a sense of community.
Key Outcomes
- Promoted intercultural understanding and cultural appreciation.
- Encouraged active community participation rather than passive attendance.
- Created opportunities for dialogue across diverse cultural groups.
- Strengthened social connections and community wellbeing.
- Increased visibility of cultural diversity within Christchurch’s public spaces.
- Demonstrated the role of cultural activation in building more inclusive and connected communities.
My Role
Project Lead | Cultural Programming | Community Engagement
- Project conception and development.
- Stakeholder and venue engagement.
- Community outreach and relationship building.
- Cultural programming and event coordination.
- Volunteer and performer coordination.
- Public engagement and event delivery.
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