The document provides a schedule of events from 15-27 March 2024 celebrating diversity and culture in Ballarat, Australia. Events include food festivals from India, Italy and Korea; musical and dance performances from around the world; Tai Chi lessons at Lake Wendouree; flag raising and talks for Harmony Day and International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination; Holi Festival of Colours at Victoria Park; and a global market at Barkly Square celebrating the multicultural community in Ballarat. The majority of events are free and open to the public.
The document provides a schedule of events from 15-27 March 2024 celebrating diversity and culture in Ballarat, Australia. Events include food festivals from India, Italy and Korea; musical and dance performances from around the world; Tai Chi lessons at Lake Wendouree; flag raising and talks for Harmony Day and International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination; Holi Festival of Colours at Victoria Park; and a global market at Barkly Square celebrating the multicultural community in Ballarat. The majority of events are free and open to the public.
The document provides a schedule of events from 15-27 March 2024 celebrating diversity and culture in Ballarat, Australia. Events include food festivals from India, Italy and Korea; musical and dance performances from around the world; Tai Chi lessons at Lake Wendouree; flag raising and talks for Harmony Day and International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination; Holi Festival of Colours at Victoria Park; and a global market at Barkly Square celebrating the multicultural community in Ballarat. The majority of events are free and open to the public.
The document provides a schedule of events from 15-27 March 2024 celebrating diversity and culture in Ballarat, Australia. Events include food festivals from India, Italy and Korea; musical and dance performances from around the world; Tai Chi lessons at Lake Wendouree; flag raising and talks for Harmony Day and International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination; Holi Festival of Colours at Victoria Park; and a global market at Barkly Square celebrating the multicultural community in Ballarat. The majority of events are free and open to the public.
Friday 15 March Monday 18 March BKFA Indian Food Festival Harmony on Sturt - musical performances from 5.30pm–8pm | St Patrick’s Cathedral Hall, Monday 18 March – Friday 22 March 3 Lyons Street South, Ballarat 12noon-1pm | Corner of Lydiard and Sturt Streets, Hosted by the Ballarat Keralites’ Foundation of Australia Inc. An (Bourke & Wills Fountain) unforgettable celebration of culture, cuisine, and community Hear music from around the world. all in support of a great charitable cause. Bookings required: trybooking.com/events/landing/1182283? Peace Pole Dedication Ceremony 11am-12noon | BRMC Welcome Centre Forecourt, Flourish Fest - Centre for Multicultural Youth 25-39 Barkly Street, East Ballarat Gardening Bee 4pm-5.30pm Ballarat North Neighbourhood House Madame Web Movie Screening Tuesday 19 March Tai Chi in the Library 7pm-9.15pm, Showbiz Cinemas, Delacombe. 10am-11am | Sebastopol Library First 50 people are FREE, $8 for remaining tickets. Bookings: events.humanitix.com/introduction-to-tai-chi A full list of events can be seen here: cmy.net.au/cmy_events/flourish-fest Launch of the new Ballarat Chinese Heritage Trail Brochure Saturday 16 March 2.30pm | Trench Room, Ballarat Town Hall Tai Chi Highlighting Ballarat’s Chinese history. 9am-10am | Lake Wendouree (Near Pipers) No booking required. Free event. Wednesday 20 March Ballarat Italian Association - Passata & Pasta Chatty Wednesdays Barkly Square 25-39 Barkly Street, Ballarat 9:30am-10:30am, walk along nearby trail 11am Pasta making 10:30am-11:30am, cuppa and a chat 11.30am and 1.30pm Pasta Demonstration Chatty Wednesdays is a lovely opportunity to come along and 12.30pm Lunch with guest speaker meet people in a relaxed, casual environment held in or close BYO jar to take some Passata home. to the cafe at Barkly Square, Ballarat East. Members $15 Non-Members $25 Children Free Free event. No bookings required. Bookings via TryBooking: trybooking.com/COYLX Baha’i New Year (Naw Ruz) 6pm-8.30pm | Buninyong Town Hall Flourish Fest - Centre for Multicultural Youth Seven different FREE events to attend Join the Ballarat Baha’i Community’s new year (Naw Ruz) 12noon-8pm | 25-39 Barkly Street, Ballarat East celebration. The free event will include dinner, music and special reflections on the significance of the festival. A full list of events can be seen here: cmy.net.au/cmy_events/flourish-fest Please RSVP for details on 0423 242 972 Free event. St Patrick’s Eve Dinner 6pm for 6.30pm start | Golf House Hotel, Thursday 21 March 920 Doveton Street North, Ballarat North Harmony Day Official Flag Raising Ceremony Ballarat and District Irish Association St. Patrick’s Eve Dinner in 10.30am | Sturt Street Ballarat (opposite the Town Hall) the Doveton Room. International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. Bookings required. Cost as per menu. RSVP before 13 March Flag raising at Queen Victoria Square, followed by a Morning to Helen 0407 770 209 Tea at Town Hall.
Sunday 17 March Holi Fest – Ballarat Nepali Samaj Inc.
Tai Chi 4pm-7pm | Lake Esmond Playground, 201 Lal Lal St, Canadian 9am-10am | Lake Wendouree (Near Pipers) Free event, everyone welcome. No booking required. Free event.
CONTINUED OVER Our Shared Stories - Celebrating Together Thursday 21 March Saturday 23 March Christ Church Anglican Cathedral - Harmony Tai Chi Fest Service 9am-10am | Lake Wendouree (Near Pipers) 5.30pm | 49 Lydiard Street South, Ballarat Central No booking required. Free event
Beyond Tolerance: Strengthening Social Cohesion in a Flourish Fest - Centre for Multicultural Youth Multicultural World | Presented by the Eureka Centre Rollerskate Sessions - FREE 6pm | Eureka Centre 2pm-3pm and 3-4.30pm Rsk8 Fit Club, 6 Nandiriog Drive, Delacombe Australia is often remarked as being one of the most successful multicultural countries in the world, but what does A full list of events can be seen here: that actually mean? cmy.net.au/cmy_events/flourish-fest
Join Ballarat-based journalist Dellaram Vreeland in Holi Festival of Colours
conversation with distinguished sociologist and demographer, Family fun activities, Victoria Park (near Children’s Playground) Professor Andrew Markus AO about the challenges facing 10.30am-3pm | The Ballarat Indian Association multiculturalism in an increasingly complex and divided world. eurekacentreballarat.com.au Flavours of India – Indian Food Festival Free – Bookings via Eventbrite 6pm-9pm | St Patrick’s Cathedral Hall, 3 Lyons Street South, Ballarat Anh Do, The Happiest Refugee Hosted by Ballarat Malayalee Association Inc. Doors open 7pm | Civic Hall Ballarat Bookings required: tinyurl.com/2hd2rk5j Bookings: hermaj.com/events/anh-do-the-happiest-refugee Chinese Library Tour Friday 22 March 11am and 1pm | Xin Jin Shan Chinese Library, Harmony Week Intercultural Celebration 200 Sturt Street, Ballarat Central 6pm-9pm | Ballarat Neighbourhood Centre, Learn all about the library’s history, collections and functions. Ballarat South Community Hub Free entry, booking is essential: chineseballarat.org.au Ballarat Community Health & Ballarat Neighbourhood Centre invite you to a Free family event celebrating cultural Sunday 24 March diversity. Performances, taster workshops, children’s activities, Tai Chi and dinner. 9am-10am | Lake Wendouree (Near Pipers) Bookings required: trybooking.com/CPQVO No booking required. Free event Barkly Square Global Market Stand Up Paddleboarding (SUP) 4pm-8pm | 25-39 Barkly Street, Ballarat East Session 1: 11.30am-12.30pm This market will celebrate the multicultural community in Session 2: 12.30pm-1.30pm Ballarat. Markets will feature workshops, food, activities and Lake Wendouree entertainment. This is the perfect place for families and Standup Paddleboarding is a free program for young people community minded people to come together, enjoy some aged 12-25 years old hosted by Ballarat Youth Services. delicious food and browse locally made goods. Free event. Bookings: youthsup.eventbrite.com.au Free event. Harmony by the Lake 12pm-3.30pm | View Point, Lake Wendouree A free community picnic, with music, dance, and activities for families and everyone at View Point, Lake Wendouree (new location for 2024). Bring your own chairs, picnic blankets and enjoy the day. Food trucks will be on site at own cost. Also including FAABI’s “Pista Sa Nayon” activities and dances. *No alcohol please.
Wednesday 27 March Welcome Morning Tea harmonyfestballarat BRMC (Ballarat Regional Multicultural Council) interculturalservices@ballarat.vic.gov.au Launch of Intercultural Directory ballarat.vic.gov.au 10.30am-12pm | Ballarat Welcome Centre, 25-39 Barkly Street, Ballarat East
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Supporting City of Ballarat venues and services include Youth Services, Ballarat Libraries, Art Gallery of Ballarat, and the Eureka Centre.
