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Mildura Weekly : Friday April 2 2015 Vol 9 No 21
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NEWS 29 FRIDAY, APRIL 3, 2015 MILDURAWEEKLY.COM.AU FOLLOWING the success of last year’s inaugural event, the Sunraysia Multicultural Festival will return in 2015 with the aim to again cel- ebrate the region’s “vibrant multicultural community.” To be held on Saturday, April 18, from 11.30am to 5pm at Nowingi Place, en- try into the 2015 Sunraysia Multicultural Festival will be free, with all members of the community encouraged to attend. Driven by Sunraysia Mal- lee Ethnic Communities Council, the Multicultural Festival will showcase the re- gion’s many cultures through food, stage performances, and art and craft stalls. “With more than 20 na- tionalities being represented there will be a notable mix of welcoming faces from last year, and an enticing addi- tion of the new,” SMECC employee and festival coor- dinator, Michelle Kelly, said. “We will also be intro- ducing some new aspects to the day, including a roving artist and fun workshops for kids. “Everyone involved is re- ally looking forward to shar- ing and celebrating the many benefits our multicultural community has to offer.” The event’s program is packed with a number of attractions, with the ‘WIN Network stage’ to provide attendees with a mix of con- temporary and traditional performances. Dances inspired by Spain, Congo, Ireland per- formers will be a feature, as will performances from African drummers and mu- sic from the Rio Vista Social Club and Mildura District Orchestra. Local Aboriginal Paakantji Dancers and Hope Dancers will also take the stage, with performances from Bangladesh, Turkey, It- aly, Afghanistan and Greece, and grooves from Solomon Island band Di au jah also on offer. Food will also be a ma- jor feature of the festival, with an array of dishes from around the world to be on offer at the Fishers Supa IGA Food stalls. Many favourites from last year will return, including Gozleme from Turkey, Samo- an style Chop Suey, Italian cannoli, a green banana dish from Burundi and Greek Loukoumathes donuts. New food stalls will provide spicy curries from Bangladesh, a vegetable filled flat bread called Bolani from Afghanistan, Mauritian crepes, Thai street food and Faluda – a tasty Sri Lankan drink made with milk, ice cream, rose syrup and basil seeds. This year’s event will also have a big focus on families, with additional fun activities planned for all ages. A new and exciting fea- ture includes roving artists from First Light Entertain- ment, who will entertain crowds with stilt walking characters, poi spinning, rhythm sticks, juggling and hula-hoops. Face painting, henna tattooing, littlies craft tent, jumping castle and sporting activities will also be on of- fer throughout the night. The event will be hosted by ABC Mildura-Swan Hill broadcaster Sheridan Stew- art, with more information available by visiting www. smeccinc.org. Program unveiled for 2015 Sunraysia Multicultural Festival • CULTURAL DIVERSITY ON SHOW: Mildura residents Ece Sanatipour, Nurdan Oktay, Yesim Sairitoprak and Canan Kandemir formed part of a special Turkish performance held at last year’s Sunraysia Multicultural Festival, with similar events planned for this year’s event. MERBEIN residents are being encouraged to “look to the future” and learn more about a four-year plan that outlines “the way for- ward” for their community. The Merbein Community Plan 2014- 2019 was finalised last year following input from more than 500 Merbein locals, and sets objectives identified by the community that aim to make Merbein “a wonderful place to live, work and play.” Key themes within the plan include com- munity connectedness, events, sport and recreation, infrastructure, environment and safety and access. Mildura Rural City Community Devel- opment and Safety Portfolio Councillor, Ali Cupper, said the Merbein Community Plan 2014-2019 was the second forward-thinking document developed by Merbein residents, with the first document completed in 2008. Copies of the plan are available online at www.mildura.vic.gov.au/communityplans, or contact Community Futures at Council on 5018 8100. Merbein residents encouraged to look to future Fa shion Accessories & Clothing Coffee Shop Large Range of Wrought Iron Wall Art Unique Gift Ideas Homewares Beautiful Gift Ideas Gift deas 70 Lime Avenue Mildura | P 5021 4697 F 5022 7667 | E workwear@twwmildura.com.au Monday to Friday 9am-5.30pm | Saturday 9.30am-12.30pm www.totallyworkwear.com.au Mildura, 54 Seventh Street 5021 2466 Made for mud The M/T 674’s aggressive tread design features 3D grooves that cut through mud and shoulder lugs that self-clean the tyre as you drive. Window Tinting for all Vehicles & Buildings Obligation Free Quotes Top Quality Film & Warranty Fully Qualified and Accredited Window Tinter
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