A taste of Albania in the Yarraville Gardens
Published on 06 December 2018
Celebrate Albanian music, food and culture at the Albanian Community Festival, held in the Yarraville Gardens on Sunday 9 December.
Now in its 27th year this much-loved family festival commemorates Albanian Independence Day (28 November, 1912) which is an important day for Albanians all over the world.
“People come from all over Melbourne to meet here in the beautiful Yarraville Gardens for a day of traditional Albanian food, cultural dancing and music,” said Adzi Ceni, Secretary of the Albanian Australian Community Association.
“It is a great opportunity for the young within our community to appreciate a little of their history. It is also important for us to engage with the wider community within the area and present a little of our culture to those that would not normally come across our community,” said Adzi.
The festival will feature a host of local acts featuring a mixture of traditional and non-traditional music and dance as well as rides for the kids and variety of stalls.
For more information on the Albanian Community Festival, visit www.festivalcity.com.au
Albanian Community Festival
Sunday 9 December, 11am – 5pm
Yarraville Gardens
Corner Hyde Street & Somerville Road, Yarraville
Message from the Mayor, Cr Martin Zakharov
“Council is very proud of the long and close association we have with the Albanian community and warmly acknowledge its rich contribution to our City over the years.
“I encourage everyone to come down and experience this much-loved Festival in the beautiful Yarravlle Gardens.”
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