Ventana 2021 Reimagined comes to life in Frankston City

Published on 22 January 2021

Frankston City’s annual celebration of Latin-American, Italian, Portuguese and Spanish cultures is back this year as ‘Ventana 2021 Reimagined’.

North-East Ward Cr Suzette Tayler said Ventana 2021 Reimagined featured a diverse range of fantastic activities and events including music, dance, Mexican wrestling, art exhibitions and online workshops from 9 February to 24 March.

“Ventana is an amazing celebration with something for the whole family. In addition to our usual amazing program, this year’s Fiesta is also heading online for the first time bringing the best of Latin into your living room!

“Enjoy a taste of the Ventana program from the comfort of your home with an array of tempting free online activities and workshops available. The online program includes 16 workshops covering cooking, drinks, craft and dancing from Spain, Latin America and Italy, all with an Australian twist.

“There’s so much to do, enjoy and explore – from the online drinks activity where participants can learn to make margarita with Mexican-style icy poles, sangria and mojitos, as well as cooking where you can learn to make delicious Spanish paella and mouth-watering tacos,” Cr Tayler said.

Cr Tayler added: “There’s great activities for the kids including craft where the younger members of our community can make face and head art and design their own fantasy mascot. You can also learn how to wear a contemporary poncho and watch Guatemalan weavers at work.”

Ventana 2021 Reimagined highlights include:

Mexican wrestling featuring the Lone Mariachi, Silver Masked Men band, the gracious Mexican dancers and more! At Frankston Arts Centre on Sunday, March 7 at 7pm. Tickets $18 with bookings essential.
Music and dance pop ups at various locations in Seaford and Frankston. Keep an eye out for Caribbean and Brazilian sensual dances, acrobatic acts and amazing beats on 27 – 28 February, 12 noon to 2pm.
Six art exhibitions celebrating Latin culture at Frankston Arts Centre from 28 January to 8 May. Guided tours and school incursions on request.
Preschool bilingual storytelling (English – Spanish and English – Portuguese) at Frankston and Carrum Downs Libraries. Come along with the kids for a fun story time and enjoy the beautiful sounds of Spanish and Portuguese languages.
Musical Sculptural Tour at McClelland Sculpture Park and Gallery on Thursday, 18 March 6pm – 8pm. Features a tour with musicians interacting through their instruments with the sounds of sculptures and ending with an Italian World music concert. Tickets $25 via McClelland.
Pan–American Highway – Heritage by Danilo Rojas and the Afro Andean Latin American Jazz Ensemble concert at Frankston Arts Centre on Wednesday 24 March at 7.30pm. Tickets $27 - $45.

For the full program and more information including bookings, visit www.ventanafrankston.com.au