Roots and Routes – Chapter 1: Where Do I Belong?

### ✨ Event Description: Roots and Routes – Chapter 1: Where Do I Belong?

You’ve crossed borders. Now it’s time to feel at home.
Join us for the first gathering in the Roots and Routes series — a gentle, heart-centered meetup for international students, migrants, and global wanderers looking to connect beyond surface-level small talk.
This event is a soft landing for anyone navigating identity, culture, loneliness, or the question:
"Where do I truly belong?"

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### ☕ What to Expect:

• Tea and light snacks under the open sky
• Culture-inspired games that spark real conversations
• A reflection circle: “What did you carry across borders?”
• Shared stories, laughter, and safe silence
• A chance to meet like-minded souls building community in Sydney

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### 📍 Event Details:

🗓 Tuesday, May 28, 2025
⏰ 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Parramatta Park (Pitt Street Gate – under the tree near the walkway)
🎟️ Free – Just bring yourself (and maybe a friend)

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### 🎒 Bring:

• A picnic mat or something to sit on
• A personal item that reminds you of “home” (photo, scarf, book, spice packet — anything)
• A warm heart and an open mind

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No pressure. No perfection. Just presence.
This is where belonging begins. 🌿
🔸 Cost:
FREE. Just bring your presence and your story. 🌿