Curated by Natalie de Rozario and Gok-Lim Finch, supported by the Town of Victoria Park

Heraldic Migration Liberation Acts (HMLA): Stories of the Strip is a vibrant community art project that celebrates the myths, legends, and histories that shape Victoria Park. Inspired by the power of storytelling and visual symbolism, HMLA invited local residents and businesses to co-create heraldic-style banners that honour heroic figures—real or imagined—who represent resilience, connection, and freedom.

Presented as a one-night-only visual art and storytelling party at the Victoria Park Community Centre, the project brought together artists, performers, and storytellers from across the community. Through workshops and open conversations, participants explored their own cultural heritage and shared stories of migration, resistance, and belonging. These narratives were then transformed into bold, symbolic artworks—contemporary emblems of hope rooted in deeply personal and collective histories.

HMLA reclaims and reimagines the language of power and identity, playfully referencing the Immigration Restriction Act of 1901 while offering a powerful counter-narrative: one that uplifts shared community memory, diasporic pride, and the spirit of liberation.