HARMONY DAY 2012

 

Everyone Belongs is the theme for this years Harmony Day celebration at the Wollundry Lagoon, Wednesday 21 March from 6pm – 8pm. Bring a picnic, bring your family and friends and enjoy an evening of entertainment featuring short films, stories and performances from a diverse range of local residents and cultures.

 

Some of the highlights on the night will be performances by local beatpoet Zohab Khan, a finalist in the recent State Poetry Slam and street dance crew Stricklii Fresh Entertainment krumping up the stage.

 

Everyone Belongs is an event curated by The MultiStory Project, an innovative project that seeks to use arts and cultural activity as a means of promoting inter-community harmony. Short films will be shown on the night with content generated by local community members telling their stories and giving an insight into their lives.

 

The MultiStory Project is an Eastern Riverina Arts project and is funded by the

Australian Government Department of Immigration and Citizenship through the Diversity and Social Cohesion Program. The Australian Government is committed to addressing issues of cultural, racial and religious intolerance by promoting respect, fairness, inclusion and a sense of belonging for everyone. The Government believes that strong social cohesion is best developed by projects that bring all Australians together and in particular create connections across the community.

 

Harmony Day Celebration

Wednesday 21 March, 6pm – 8pm
Wollundry Lagoon, Wagga Wagga