177 Nations of Tasmania

11/11/2025

We were very fortunate today to be able to get in Rebeka, who is in Hobart on a flying visit from Slovenia to sing in a series of recitals around Tasmania with the Van Diemen's Band. Rebeka is a trained opera singer, but her performances in Tasmania are of a traditional folk style and mixed with extracts from her grandmother's diary containing memories, both happy and painful from WW1 and 2.
For those interested, I've posted some links to her Tasmania schedule below.
We were very grateful should spare enough time to be photographed and add her story to our collection of more than 80 nationalities at the State Library and Archives of Tasmania


https://www.vandiemensband.com.au/whats-on/2025-concerts/vdb-forget-me-not/

08/11/2025

October was a remarkable month for the 177 Nations of Tasmania project as we took a trip to Launceston for some unforgettable photo sessions, and captured the incredible stories of our diverse podcast participants. 🌏📸 Dive into their lives and stories. Check out the highlights here: https://wix.to/OmIqvcJ

October was a bit of a slow month for the 177 Nations of Tasmania project, but there was one big highlight, and that was a trip to Launceston to photograph and video some of the Launceston-based podcast participants. We had 6 booked for sessions, though one had to withdraw late due to illness, never...

30/10/2025

A couple of new additions to the display, come and check them out on level 2 of the State Library and Archives of Tasmania in Murray st. The exhibition continues into the History Room, so don't forget to check that our also !

29/10/2025

Many thanks to Huon Community radio for having me to talk about the project

25/10/2025

Two more champions came along to Launceston Library today to be photographed by Andrew Wilson Photography.
First we had the indefatigable Rose, who we discovered had only recently had a stroke, but still came along with a whole lot of homemade goodies for us. If you don't know the flag, Rose originates from the tiny island nation of Malta.
Then we had Elvira, from Timor L'este, who had to foresight to bring along two assistants :-). We look forward to displaying their portraits and stories at the State Library and Archives of Tasmania in Hobart ( and possible Launceston at a later stage) - so come and check them out before the end of the year !

Timor-Leste in Tasmania

24/10/2025

Today Andrew Wilson Photography was doing some photo shoots at the State Library and Archives of Tasmania in Launceston. I captured a bit of behind the scenes with three very interesting and contrasting people - Adel ( Iraq/Palestine), Helen (South Africa) and Anna (Seychelles). It was a pleasure to have all of them and we look forward to sharing some powerful images and stories in the exhibition currently in Hobart. You can also find their stories told in their own words on the 177 Nations of Tasmania podcast, which you can find on all popular podcast platforms, such as Spotify, YouTube, Amazon or Apple podcasts and many more.
We look forward to doing more tomorrow in Launceston !

22/10/2025

We'll be heading up to Launceston library this Friday and Saturday to do a couple of photo sessions with some of the podcast participants from up north. Look forward to spreading our wings a bit !

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