If you haven’t already done so,

visit our new website:

www.raiassociation.com

This website will be the face of the

association online and we look

forward to many additions in the

future. For now, enjoy the photo

gallery, videos and other features.

We thank you all for your contribu-

tion in this incredible journey! This

is your website! :-)

Email us your feedback to raiasso-

ciation@gmail.com

Visit RAIA’s new website!

Newsletter November Issue 1

RAIA’s new website 1

Upcoming Events 2

Past Events 2

Sega– Maloya Work-shops

3

Wanting to Network? 3

In this issue:

If you would like to con-

tact us or share a story in

our newsletter, please

email us at

raiassociation@gmail.com

Next RAIA event - “World Food Festival on Sunday 17 November 2012—11am– 7pm, on the

grounds of Government House

We hope you will enjoy our first newsletter! Share it with your friends and let us

know if you have any stories to share. RAIA Inc has been progressing well in the

last few months: we made a lot of contacts, arranged participations at great

events but mainly we have arranged our own events!

Around 23 stalls from all around

the world are going to be pre-

sent at the World Food Festival.

RAIA is also going to be pre-

sent, there will be tons of Reun-

ionese food available and a

Maloya performance will be

happening right in front of the

Reunionese stall.

Come down with your friends for

an eventful and fun day!

“Reunion Night” in Collaboration with La Maison De France

In February 2013, RAIA had the amazing opportunity to organise a Reunionese night in partnership with La Maison de France. RAIA provided some hearty Reunionese meal, performed some traditional dances

and also did a little quizz on Reunion to see who had the best knowledge about our

beautiful culture. Lucky for them, we had installed a stall with information on Reunion

was placed at the entrance so everyone could learn about our little island.

Perth Education City

In March, 2013 RAIA participated at the International Student Festival held in North-bridge by Perth Education City. A lot of exciting things were going on at this event, such as performances, international food stalls, competitions to win amazing prizes. The purpose of our stall was obviously to educate people about Reunion. The table was full of Reunionese goodies, such as pure sugar cane rhum, vanilla beans, es-sence from different flowers that can be found all around Reunion. Next year make sure to visit us at this event!

Alliance Francaise Open Day

On the 13th April, 2013, RAIA was invited at the Alliance Francaise Open Day.

The group Caramelles performed some traditional dances and a stall was also set

up to for the visitors to learn about our beautiful little island.

Fete de la Musique with La Maison De France

On the 22nd of June 2103, being World Music Day, Caramelles (RAIA's favourite dance group!) performed at the Alliance Francaise event in Subiaco, a lot of people turned up to either enjoy the good tunes or dances on such a warm and beautiful day. Everybody enjoyed seeing traditional dances from Reunion and even asked for more

at the end of it! We can definitely say it was a success!

RAIA’s Past Events

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RAIA’s Upcoming Events

Annual General Meeting

As an incorporated association, RAIA is required to hold an AGM. During this meeting, the board of directors will be

elected by RAIA members. Future projects will also be discussed in details.

We invite everyone to attend our very first AGM meeting! It is going to be held at the Alliance Francaise, 75 Broad-

way in Nedlands on Thursday 17 November at 18:00.

We’d love to have more help and welcome new members.

World Food Festival

As mentioned on the cover page, for the 2nd year, RAIA is going to participate to this amazing event. We had and

amazing time last year and we are back for more! Come and join us!

Fremantle Festival

Caramelles Dance Crew is going to be representing Reunion Island at the Fremantle Festival Parade on the 10th

November 2013 during the day and at night will be performing at Kulcha!

Kenyan Fundraising and Breast Cancer Fundraising Night

Photos to come soon.

Dancer, Muriel Canon, has shared the joy and techniques of sega and

maloya for a Multicultural Day held at St Brigitte School on the 24th Octo-

ber 2013.

The next workshop will be French Day held at Saint Stephen School on

11th November 2013.

If you would also like a sega/maloya workshop taught by this amazing

dancer for one of your event, don’t hesitate to contact us!

What a great way to represent Reunion Island!

Sega/Maloya workshop in Perth by Muriel Canon

Wanting to network?

Here are some platforms you can use to capitalize on your French connections:

RAIA Linkedin page RAIA Facebook page, like our page!

La Maison de France

Alliance Francaise de Perth

Join the Alumni France Australia Network

Feel free to contact us if you have any specific query!

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Just send us an email and we will be in

touch.

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