Western Terrace: Stories Are Seeds

Seeds sit in dark soil, waiting to push through a vibrant green. 

Stories are the same. They emerge from the unceded lands of Darug Country that is our home and subject to ongoing colonisation. In that land Katie plants the story of her grandmother, who was uprooted from her home in northern Palestine in 1948, a catastrophe that continues to unfold. 2025 also marks 50 years since the end of the American war in Vietnam, which forced millions of Vietnamese people to escape by boat, including Vivian's father. 

The Western Terrace will become a shared space for storytelling where you’ll hear the voices of First Nations, Vietnamese and Arab writers. Together we will affirm our solidarity to our distinct but interconnected struggles, celebrate our survival and imagine the collective futures we deserve. 

Join us on the Western Terrace for an evening of storytelling and nourishment. 

Featuring words by Ethan Bell, Hasib Hourani, Shirley Le, Antoinette Lu plus more to be announced. 

Curated by Vivian Pham and Katie Shammas. 

Light refreshments will be served.

When: Wednesday 9 April, 6:00pm - 8:00pm 

Where: Level 3, Western Terrace

Registration: Spaces are limited with some seats and standing room. Registration is essential. As this is an outdoor venue, please dress accordingly. For access requirements please contact PHIVEtickets@cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au  

The Western Terrace is a series of creative gatherings, performances and workshops taking place underneath the golden hour, as the sun sets, facing West, thinking West. Imagining the Western Terrace as an extension of their own homes, gardens and balconies, the series features artists, authors, filmmakers, musicians and community sharing domestic ritual collectively. 

Image Credit: Western Terrace: The Oldest Stories, Garry Trinh