Canberra Alevi Cultural Centre
The Canberra Alevi Cultural Centre was established in 2006.
Canberra has a very small population of Alevis compared to that of Sydney and Melbourne. Hence, it was only in 2006 that the Canberra Alevi Cultural Centre was established.
After some initial discussions amongst Alevi community members residing in Canberra, a general meeting was held in November 2006 and a Committee of Management formed.
Since its establishment the key objectives of the Canberra Alevi Cultural Centre have been:
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To protect and promote the Alevi culture and philosophy, and to maintain Alevi values within the community;
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To organise cultural and educational activities, such as Cems, Semah, folk dancing, theatre performance and seminars;
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To work closely with other Alevi organisations to stand against the oppression and assimilation of the Alevi identity;
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To actively participate in Canberra's multicultural events.