South Burnett Celebrates Harmony Day
A first-ever Harmony Week celebration is being held by the South Burnett Regional Council.
Residents are invited to celebrate South Burnett's cultural diversity at Harmony Day on Saturday 25 March at Kingaroy Townhall Forecourt. The event will kick-off at 10 am and conclude at 2 pm.
Cr Potter said this year's Harmony Day event would showcase the spirit of inclusiveness in the region.
“We want to celebrate Harmony Day and show a sense of belonging for everyone,” Cr Potter said.
“Our event is to remind the community why our cultural diversity is one of South Burnett’s greatest assets and we are stronger because of it.”
“There will be live entertainment from the Wakka Wakka dancers, performances from Solomon, Kiribati, Fijian and Samoan communities, Rockin’ Our Abilities, and South Burnett Orchestra, as well as local musician Ross Paige playing bagpipes” Cr Potter said.
Bringing people together is the goal of a community art project created by local artist Robyn Dower. We are inviting local residents to participate in painting one of six wall murals that will be exhibited in the Kingaroy Forecourt as part of our collaborative effort to make the public space more inviting.
“We want everyone, no matter who they are or where they’re from, to come along and have fun and appreciate that our differences make our community a great place to live.”
Cr Potter encouraged people to share their Harmony Day celebrations and pictures on social media using #harmonyweek and #everyonebelongs.
Harmony Day is funded through the Australian Government’s Black Summer Bushfire Recovery Grants Program.
For more information about South Burnett ‘s Harmony Day visit https://www.southburnett.qld.gov.au/community-information/council-events or contact the Community Development Team on 4189 9100
