Greater Shepparton’s multicultural community came together for the annual Cultural Bus Tour yesterday. The Ethnic Council of Shepparton and District ran the tour in collaboration with multicultural groups and the Shepparton Interfaith Network.
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Shepparton Nawruz Celebration 2019
Nawruz is a Persian festival which is celebrated by people in Afghanistan, Iran Tajikistan, Kurdistan and other parts of the Persian-speaking world. Nawruz is the first day of Hamal (Farvardin), the first month of the Afghani or Iranian solar year. Since ancient times it has been the great national holiday.
Community Cup brings community together
There was plenty of fun and laughs shared at the fourth edition of the Community Cup on Sunday 24 February. Spectators were treated to a round-robin style competition at Victory Park, which featured teams comprised of members from the indigenous, and multicultural communities and members from Victoria Police.
Cultural Insight Bus Tour
A unique insight into Shepparton’s Islamic and Sikh communities will be provided next month. The Ethnic Council of Shepparton will host its Cultural Bus Tour, coinciding with Greater Shepparton City Council’s heritage open days.
GV African Australian Community Taskforce Launch
The Goulburn Valley’s African community leaders have partnered with Victoria Police in launching an African Australian Community Taskforce. The official launch, held on Thursday 24 January 2018 at St Paul’s African House in Shepparton, saw about 40 people from many local organisations gather to support the launch of the African-Australian Community Taskforce.
Sam Atukorala receives Greater Shepparton Citizen of the Year Award
More than 200 people saw fellow citizens recognised for their community service at Shepparton’s Australia Day celebrations in the Queen’s Gardens on Saturday. Ethnic Council Strategic Engagement Coordinator Sam Atukorala was announced as the Greater Shepparton Citizen of the Year for his involvement in the community.
Cultural Precincts Tour
The Ethnic Council of Shepparton and District will conduct a tour of cultural places of significance on March 29, 2019. The tour will include several mosques and the Sikh Gurduara. The tour is free and a lunch will be provided. Bookings are required.