Exploring tais patterns
Look at examples of Timorese tais textiles and each design a narrow paper strip with repeating colors and shapes.
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A date with a touch of Timor-Leste.
East Timor inspires a relaxed date centred on textiles, coffee and stories. Choose something to do at home or carefully check local public access.
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Use the country as inspiration. Check local opening hours and make a plan together.
Timorese coffees side by side
Find two coffees from Timor-Leste and brew them the same way to discover differences in aroma and flavor together.
Tetum word card
Use a reliable language resource to find three everyday words in Tetum and make an illustrated card for each other.
A coastal scene to spark conversation
Look at three photos of East Timor's coast and each choose a landscape where you'd take a short walk.
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