Mu Chalo Book Launch - MELBOURNE

Doors Open: 5:45pm

Event begins: 6pm sharp

Entry doors close: 6:30pm

Author Mayase Jere brings Zambian Bemba proverbs to life through stories of migrant journeys. Her early childhood was spent with her grandmother who loved using Bemba proverbs to chastise her. Some days, she feels as though she is losing her grandmother's teachings. These stories, inspired by the proverbs, are Mayase’s way of remembering her roots and sharing Bemba with the world.

The stories may be fictional but they include highly emotional, disturbing, and at times light-hearted incidents that Mayase, her friends, and many others who have migrated from their home countries, experienced.

The common theme is everyone’s migrant journey is unique – particularly here in Australia. Some are similar but with different sets of troubles, sorrows, financial stresses, and happiness sprinkled here and there.

This is a book for those wishing to understand the challenges and courage it takes to pack one’s bags and leave behind everything you have ever known.

Mu Chalo book will be on sale at the event for a discounted price of $25

A portion of the proceeds from the launch and book sales will benefit charity organisations Chozen Foundation and Nilina Hope

*Free entry for those under 16.

*Please note that photographs and footage will be taken throughout. By attending the event, you consent to your voice and/or likeness being used without compensation for The Art of Otherness publications, website, social media and any other media.