SBS Radio Explores Identity in 70 Languages Who are we? And where do we come from? As a multicultural nation, there is an ongoing discussion about what it means to be Australian today. From 15 May to 5 June, ‘SBS Explores Identity’ will examine what makes us who we are – from genetics to our cultural roots, from our shared passions to our individual identities – across the network with the flagship documentary DNA Nation at the centre. To celebrate, SBS Radio takes an authentic look into the real world of modern Australia’s cultural, sub-cultural and passion communities. Through audio, video, online and social media we explore the ‘new normality’ of modern Australians and aim to demystify stereotypes along the way. SBS Radio’s in-language programs will talk to people who define themselves by their passions or sub-cultures and will explore the concept of identity; where does our identity come from and what makes us unique? SBS Director of Audio and Language Content Mandi Wicks said: “Going beyond our many cultures and religions there are so many passions and sub-cultures that unite us. All our language programs we will be exploring and celebrating these stories on radio, online and on social.” SBS Radio has created five short identity-themed documentaries as part of the series, which premiere across multiple platforms. The first is available to watch here. Meet Australian-Sikh activist and hip hop artist L-Fresh the Lion, then social media expert and cosplay artist Ardella, software engineer and hypnotherapist Andrea, cardiothoracic nurse and salsa dancer Michelle, and Muslim/Atheist gay couple, Shadi and Adam. For more times and frequencies visit sbs.com.au/radio For special SBS Explores Identity content visit sbs.com.au/identity To join the conversation #SBSExploresIdentity ‘SBS Explores Identity’ kicks off Sunday 15 May and runs until Sunday 5 June. The flagship 3-part documentary DNA Nation premieres Sunday 22 May at 8.30pm, with episode 2 airing Sunday 29 May, and the final episode airing Sunday 5 June. DNA Nation will be available after broadcast, anytime, anywhere on SBS On Demand: www.sbs.com.au/ondemand/ |
