An ancient companion across cultures and geographies, the olive has long been a symbol of nourishment, resilience, ritual, and care.
Gather with us for tea by local teahouse, Beit e'Shai, seasonal snacks, music, and open conversation as we reflect on how different cultures honour the olive — in kitchens and ceremonies, healing practices and everyday life. From harvest traditions to herbal remedies, shared meals to quiet rituals, we’ll explore the many ways this humble plant connects land, memory, and community.
This is a relaxed, welcoming space to listen, share stories, and sit together around a plant that has sustained people for generations.
A community event open to all — come as you are, bring your curiosity, and stay for the conversation in our Ganbu guljin ganbu wilam lounge.
Come alone or bring a friend, we look forward to seeing you there!
Date: Wednesday, 15 April 2026
Time: 6 - 8pm
Location: Darebin Intercultural Centre - 350 High St, Preston 3072
Cost: FREE
About the Facilitator
Rasha Tayeh is a Palestinian transdisciplinary artist, writer, curator, researcher, herbalist, and the founding director of Beit e’Shai Teahouse. Her practice is land-based, centering on storytelling and the relationships between people, community, and ecology. With over twenty years of experience as an exhibiting artist in Australia and abroad, and a curator since 2017, Rasha has curated and hosted a wide range of exhibitions, workshops, community events, live gigs, listening sessions, tea ceremonies, and poetry nights through her pop-up teahouse since its establishment in 2017.
Her work also spans herbalism, nutrition, community development, and academic research and teaching. This breadth of experience informs her approach as a facilitator - one rooted in collaboration, care, and the creation of spaces that nurture connection, learning, and transformation.
Registration and Access
This is a free event however registration is highly recommended.
There is a quiet reflection room available in the IC.
If you have any access requirements to support your attendance at this event, please get in touch on (03) 8470 8440 or intercultural@darebin.vic.gov.au. For further information, please see our IC Venue Access Information.
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Acknowledgement of Country
Darebin City Council acknowledges the Wurundjeri Woiwurrung people who are the Traditional Owners of the land on which Darebin stands. We recognise their continuing connection to land, waters and culture. We pay our respects to Elders past and present, and future leaders.