Open Marrickville is set to return for its fifth year this June.

This year’s series of mini festivals throughout Sydney’s Inner West will see numerous contemporary events. exhibitions and celebrations on show, inspired by the rich history and traditions of the area. Events such as Rhythms, Colours, Flavours Of Peru, which will open the festival, will be complemented by a night showcasing live indigenous music at Newtown Social Club called Klub Koori.

Open Marrickville will also see the premiere of Faraway… So Close To Homeland, a documentary following the journey of a number of Syrian refugees, as well as Pachamama Festival and the Festival of the Olive.

Image byEleni Christou fromthe Community Kouzina Exhibition

Open Marrickville will run from Friday June 17 to Sunday June 26.

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