May 20, 2022 marks 20 years since East Timor (Timor Leste) gained independence.
Castlemaine has a special connection to the people of Timor Leste through the Friends of Lolotoe and the group will be celebrating this anniversary and relationship with a special exhibition at the Phee Broadway Theatre Foyer at the Castlemaine Library from May 16-20.
The Australian Timor Leste Friendship Network was established in 2009 and in the same year, Mount Alexander Shire entered into a Friendship Relationship Agreement with the sub district of Lolotoe, Timor Leste and Friends of Lolotoe Timor-Leste Incorporated. This friendship is based on mutual support and respect for each other’s culture. See today’s Mail for the full story.