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A colourful illustration of a set of orange worry beads and coloured dots in the background.
13 – 20 Jul

Komboloi: Greek Worry Bead Workshop

  • Family and kids
  • Workshop

Part meditation tool, part musical instrument: meet the komboloi!

These school holidays, discover the fascinating history of this traditional Greek item, and craft your very own set of komboloi worry beads. Participants aged 7–12 will be guided through the long history of komboloi, from sacred to secular, before learning some key passes and tricks in this meditation practice.

Tickets include museum general entry, including access to the new landmark exhibition, Rituals: Gifts for the Gods.

Hours

Date Times
Sun 13 Jul
  • 11am - 12.30pm 11:00am - 12:30pm
Sun 20 Jul
  • 11am - 12.30pm 11:00am - 12:30pm

Location

Hellenic Museum
280 William St
Melbourne 3000

Open in maps location for Hellenic Museum

Price and bookings

Children $25
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Contact details

  • telephone number: 03 8615 9016
  • email address: info@hellenic.org.au
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