Our Multicultural Festival 2024 kicked off Harmony Week / Cultural Diversity Week at Mornington Park Pavilion with a vibrant celebration of culture from across the Peninsula. On the blissful sunny day of 16 March, 386 community members took part in interactive activities, captivating performances and diverse cultural displays. They also engaged with a pop-up multicultural library and enjoyed culinary delights, coffee and gelato.
Bolly Dazzlers, Manaaki & Māori Kappa Hakka, Senes Flamenco & Spanish Guitar, Ravanica Serbian Dance Group & Sri Lankan Dance had the crowd participating in new dance moves and exploring culture through movement. DRUMBEATS took to the stage and workshopped beats and rhythm.
An intergenerational event that had smiles across faces of all involved. Some families intended to pop in then stayed for hours as their children took part in dumpling cooking classes, art and craft with Gods Eye and Sand Art, mural creation led by Mornington Peninsula Impact Freeza, Aboriginal cultural display, family history interactive and Spanish storytime. Not to mention the joy that was felt by all who indulged in a refreshing and vibrant flavours at the free flow gelato cart.
It was an important community event that allowed the community to share their stories and hear from others’ stories, inspiring conversation about multiculturalism.
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