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			The vital ingredient in this exhibition was a story about a meal with an associated event. By concentrating on food we captured the story from a totally different angle, accessible to people of any background. This way of telling stories is a powerful way of describing something of life, culture, identity and the importance of food.The result is a collection of stories that reflect the refugee jouney in all its diversity. Credits Developed, produced and curated by: Julie Shiels Photos Photos taken in collaboration with participants by Julie Shiels, Fatima Arauja, Nga Diep Additional photos: David Lorime, Carmel Heagerty, Sara Purnell Photomontages: Julie Shiels Background shots: Shafiga: R. Le Moyne; Sarah: Jogo trading; Etedal: Tom Mann; Karim: P Moumtzis; Anna: Fivo Freita; Graziela: Gil Santos; Joseph: Samudra Peiris photographs supplied by UNHCR Community organisations Timorese community - Belgium Ave Neighbourhood House Russian Jewish community – Shalom Association Afar community – Afar Community Association in Victoria Vietnamese community –Collingwood Neighbourhood Finbar and Neighbourhood Houses Chilean Community – Entre Todos, Channel 31, Community Television Afghan, Iranian and Sri Lankan refugee community – Asylum Seekers Welcome Centre


	Exhibited: Immigration Museum, December 2003—October 2004 Gabriel Gallery, Footscay Community Art Centre, March 2004 Cooking Stories catalogue and recipe book available from the Immigration Museum Funded by: Australia Council for the Arts, Arts Victoria and The R.E Ross Trust.