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Lankan Fest 2023: EXPLORE A CULTURE OF WONDERS RIVERSIDE AT FED SQUARE MEDIA RELEASE: 24 OCTOBER 2023 River Terrace at Fed Square will be brimming with Sri Lankan atmosphere on Saturday 25 November from 9.00 am onwards with Lankan Fest 2023 supported by the Victorian Multicultural Commission and the City of Melbourne. The sights, sounds and spectacular dance moves of this exotic ‘Culture of Wonders’ emanating from a land often called the Pearl of the Indian Ocean – Sri Lanka – visitors will experience a cultural explosion of ethnic diversity right in the heart of Melbourne overlooking the Yarra River. Exotic cuisine, cultural dance, entertainment, and a touch of Sri Lanka will be on display with Melburnians invited to taste the magic of this tiny island nation and its own rich, ethnic diversity at our city’s cultural and community heart – Fed Square. Featuring a variety of Sri Lankan food, ...

Using change management and two $2 investments in reducing children’s screen time – By Alok Das Source : connectwithalokdas As working parents with a young family, like any other working families, the wellbeing of our children has always been a key priority for my wife and me. One key challenge for us – and I’m sure there are millions of mums and dads who feel this – is managing children’s screen time. Source: Paul Rogers, The New York Times We live in a digital world where screen time has become as normal as breathing, whether for work, or for communication, or for entertainment. Like adults, children also spend a lot of time on the screens for education and for entertainment. The challenge stems from the fact that what starts as necessity ends up in some sort of addiction. One caveat: I have written this piece as food for thought; not as ...