We had our first Annual Intercultural-Interfaith Dinner at the Prestigious Blue Frog restaurant, on 26th September 2008. There were more than 40 people who attended the dinner, including Gerard Hall, Armand von Stein. Diverse community members of Brisbane was there. The speakers talked about importance of dialog from different perspectives of different faiths.David Ferrini and Armand von Stein were awarded with 2008 Building Bridges Awards. The guests from different religous and ethnic backgrounds enjoyed Ramadan dinner together in joy - in an Australian way. Gift bags filled with goodies were given to each guest at the end of the program as a Turkish Ramadan tradition. We thank our guests for making this beautiful dinner happen with their presence.
Turkish tradition : Ramadan gift packs for everyone..
Guests exchanged warm conversations
Nasir Butrous and Gerard Hall from Australian Catholic University, Margaret Naylon from faith&life shared the same table with Armand Von Stein
Armand Von Stein spoke to guests in 5 languages.
Benno Torgler from QUT with Yasar Savran, QIS Director
Gerard Hall shared his appreciation and warm feelings with the guests.
Armand Von Stein was awarded by QIS
QIS Director Fatih Asar thanked all guests for their attendence
QIS Director David Ferrini shared his thoughts and feelings about Ramadan as a Catholic Italian