Entertainment
6 February, 2025
Locals share their passions
A Paralympic volunteer, a Polynesian historian and a passionate fan of Leunig cartoons are among the presenters who will take the stage when PechaKucha returns to Atherton on Friday 21 February 2025.
Using the PechaKucha format, each presenter will show 20 slides and have 20 seconds each slide to tell their story.
PechaKucha originated in Tokyo more than 20 years ago and the visual storytelling format is now a global phenomenon.
“This is our ninth PechaKucha community event in Atherton and we are finding more and more locals are coming out of the woodwork to talk about their lives, hidden talents and passions,” PechaKucha volunteer, Mary Frances de Jourdan said.
“The short, visual presentations are easy for presenters who are not used to speaking in public, and they are really popular with our audience. It’s a great way to learn a lot in a very short space of time.”
Subjects to be showcased at next Friday’s event include the story of Michael Fomenko, better known as “Tarzan” who roamed the region with a sack over his shoulder for over 50 years.
Other topics include travel adventures through the wilds of Far North Queensland to Africa, Antartica and beyond.
If you are interested in telling your own story please email pechakuchaatherton@gmail.com or at https://www.facebook.com/pechakuchaatherton
When: Friday, 21 February 2025
Where: Atherton Hotel Function Room
Time: Doors open 6.30 pm for 7 pm start, 9 pm finish
Cost: $10 tickets online at https://humanitix.com/au or at the door (cash only).
Food and drinks are available for purchase from the Atherton Hotel.
