Khaseta Chase
Backstories 2021 is a multi-sited storytelling festival located in backyards across Perth and regional Western Australia.
Backstories is a multi-sited storytelling festival located in backyards across Perth and regional Western Australia. In 2021, Backstories featured locations in Margaret River, South Fremantle, Midland, Quinns Rocks and more.
Backstories 2021 was made possible with funding from Lotterywest, Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries and the Centre for Stories Founders Circle.
This story was collected at our Midland backyard. It features Khaseta Chase sharing childhood memories of her grandmother in Jamaica – memories that provided her with a sense of grounding during the pandemic.
OTHER STORIES
Anju reflects on the effects of Sri Lanka’s civil war, and her mixed Sinhalese, Burgher and Tamil heritage.
When Rafael most needed a hug, he couldn't get one. From stressful overseas travel to social distancing, Raf shares his deepest emotions from times when he's been closest to his family, and most isolated from them.
Ron shares the story of a West Australian and a Victorian – an unlikely friendship and its impact across a lifetime.
Andrew speaks about the love and complexity of a relationship that he found himself in after moving back to Perth from Singapore.