The festival will allow individuals and groups to learn more about each others beliefs and practices. In particular, traditions will demonstrate different aspects of their faith through music, dance, art, food, workshops and talks.

Music: Music is an integral part of spiritual practice. At the festival you will be able to listen to sacred music and sounds used to calm the mind, open the heart and uplift the spirit.

Dance: Dance and movement is an important part of culture and religion as it enable us to express joy and delight in being alive.  Come and watch as faith traditions demonstrate their dancing techniques then invite you to join in.

Art: The festival will provide an opportunity to watch sacred art being created, including the creation of a labyrinth and indigenous art.

Food:  Eating is one of the great pleasures of life.  At the festival you will have the chance to sample an array of international foods from various faith traditions and to taste the divine.

Market: The Interfaith market will be a sea of fabric and colour, bubbling with scents and fragrances from afar, with local and exotic crafts.

Workshops: Take a workshop on 'Forgiveness', 'Discover your Inner World', 'Women & Spirituality' or 'Understanding Islam' in a personal, respectful setting.

Talks - 'What is this Faith?': Faith leaders will give an overview of their faith with explanations on rituals, customs and beliefs.

Come and celebrate with us in a fun and friendly atmosphere on Rye’s beautiful foreshore. Bring along the entire family as there will be special activities for the kids including story-telling, yoga, making prayer flags and peace cranes, plus various art workshops.

Festival Location: Rye Foreshore Reserve, Point Nepean Road, Rye Victoria

(Melway Reference: 168 F4 - next to Rye Pier)

Date & Times: Saturday November 22 (11am-10pm) & Sunday November 23rd (9am-4pm)

Further Information: 0408 809 673 (Annie Whitlocke)  or This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it