The Giant Kookaburra
The Giant Laughing Kookaburra is a tribute to the contagious power of joyfulness and a celebration of the strength of the human spirit. Dr Farvardin Daliri OAM created the 4m tall sculpture to bring laughter and smiles to the faces of people all over the world.
As an artist, educator, community development professional and mindfulness trainer, he knows all too well the importance of lifting people’s spirits and connecting hearts, when faced with changes and challenges.
It soon became apparent that Dr Daliri’s act of service had struck a chord with audiences all over the world when a video of its maiden trip quickly went viral.
“Laughter is therapeutic and a kookaburra’s laugh is contagious; everyone joins in and I want to drive around to cheer up the whole town.”
- Dr Daliri tells Atlas Obscura @ Buzzfeed
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School Visits
After over 30 years of experience in youth education and community development, Dr Daliri has earned his reputation as a master educator and a truly engaging presenter.
With the Kookaburra in tow, Dr Daliri visits schools all over Queensland to run arts based-workshops, mindfulness and resilience sessions, as well as social cohesion and anti-bullying.
He can offer your school a short visit with a Q&A session, or a whole day of tailored content for different year levels. To find out more email farvardin.daliri@bigpond.com or you can call Dr Daliri on 0499 525 382.
Public Events.
You can book the Giant Kookaburra and his mate Banjo The (equally gigantic) Koala, for your next corporate event, market day, school fete, university open day or even for a private party. If you want to spark some laughter and create a great photo opportunity, then get in touch with Dr Daliri today.
Special Visits.
The Giant Kookaburra and his mate Banjo the Koala have been visiting hospitals, aged care centres, shopping centres and public parks up and down the coast of Queensland, and people have been absolutely LOVING it. To ask about availability and fees, get in touch with Dr Daliri on his email at farvardin.daliri@gmail.com or enquire by clicking the booking button below.
The Giant Kookaburra Story
For enquiries, please call 0414356875 or email farvardin.daliri@bigpond.com
About the Giant Kookaburra
The Giant Kookaburra was built by Queensland artist, Dr Favardin Daliri OAM, for the not-for-profit community organisation the Townsville Intercultural Centre (TIC).
For the last 40 years, the Townsville Intercultural Centre has been on a mission to enhance social cohesion and racial harmony within all communities throughout Queensland.
The Giant Kookaburra has been built as a symbol of the TIC’s commitment towards building social cohesion, harmony and Unity in Diversity.
The huge, cackling sculpture came about when Dr Farvardin Daliri OAM found himself with a lot of free time on his hands during the Coronavirus lockdown. While many of us were binging Netflix series, Dr Daliri got to work creating his most impressive masterpiece yet and was on a mission to make people smile during such uncertain times!
Since being created the Giant Kookaburra has gained a huge amount of worldwide media attention, and has been featured on CNN, SBS, ABC, The Guardian and The New York Times.
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Send a quick note to let us know you’re interested in booking the Kookaburra for a visit and Dr Daliri will get back to you as soon as possible.
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