Harmony Week in Bayside

Over 106,000 residents call Bayside home with a growing representation of our residents born in China, United Kingdom, New Zealand, South Africa, United States of America and India. Just over 19% of our residents speak a language other than English at home and Bayside is home to almost 200 residents that identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.

Harmony Day marks the start of Harmony Week, a time to celebrate Australian multiculturalism. It’s about inclusiveness, respect and showing that everyone belongs regardless of cultural or linguistic background.

This week also commemorates Victoria’s Cultural Diversity Week, a time for all Victorians to share their stories, appreciate our shared experiences and celebrate the best of what a multicultural society has to offer.

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Taste of Harmony

Join us at Sandringham library this Harmony Day, 21 March, 4-5pm for a Taste of Harmony, an inclusive afternoon tea, featuring food from all around the world, catered by the fabulous Asylum Seeker Resource Centre Catering.

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African drumming

Experience a memorable journey into West African Music at Beaumaris library this Tuesday 22 March, 4-5pm.

Participants will learn about traditional instruments, songs and rhythms. Every participant gets a djembe drum for the session. Sessions are inclusive regardless of age, ability or background.

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