Cultural Diversity Week

Each year, City of Whittlesea celebrates and reflects on our rich cultural history and the contribution people of diverse backgrounds have made to our community.

Here's Nilum and Norma on why celebrating Cultural Diversity Week is so important to not only the, but also the community!

We invite the community to come celebrate across the municipality with many community centres and halls hosting Cultural Diversity Week Celebrations from Thursday 16 March to Friday 24 March. Check out the events below and get involved.

 

Donnybrook 
Mirvac in partnership with City of Whittlesea will celebrate International Women’s Day and Harmony Day celebration together. 
Learn Bollywood dance and music.

Friday 17 March
7pm
Shared Cup Café, 995 Donnybrook Rd, Donnybrook

 

 

Epping 
Join the City of Whittlesea for a fabulous Cultural Diversity Week event.
Enjoy food, dance, music and art from around the world!

Monday 20 March
5.30pm-9pm
Epping Memorial Hall, 827 High Street, Epping

 

 

Epping 
Join us for a morning tea to gather, celebrate and connect with others and contribute to an art piece that will be installed at the centre.

Thursday 23 March
10am-12pm
Epping Community Centre, 378 Findon Rd, Epping 

 

 

South Morang 
Join us for a morning tea to celebrate and share your favourite recipe with the community.
Bring your recipe with you or write it down on the paper provided.
Recipes will be displayed at Riverside.

Thursday 16 March
10am-11am
Riverside Community Centre, 8 Doreen Rogen Way, South Morang 

 

 

Thomastown 
Join us for a morning tea to celebrate Cultural Diversity Week

Friday 24 March
11am-12pm
Barry Road Community Activity Centre, 36 Barry Rd, Thomastown

 

 

Whittlesea 
Cultural Diversity Week and learn to groove on Bollywood music and get a traditional Henna tattoo.
Please note this event is Women only!

Thursday 16 March
11.30am-12.30pm
Whittlesea Community Activity Centre, 57-61 Laurel St, Whittlesea

 

 

Wollert 
Join us to celebrate the festival of Holi as part of Cultural Diversity Week.
Everybody is welcome, even if you have never celebrated Holi before!
We will have colour & water play, performances, and food available for purchase.
Some colours provided, but please BYO if you can.

Saturday 18 March
1.30pm-3.30pm
Tuttle Recreation Reserve Community Centre, 525 Epping Rd, Wollert 

 

 

For more information on these events just contact our Equity & Inclusion team on 9217 2170 or by clicking the images above.