Embrace the journey: Maribyrnong celebrates Cultural Diversity Week

Published on 12 March 2025

Council will host a series of engaging, free events to celebrate Cultural Diversity Week in the City of Maribyrnong from 17 to 23 March 2025.

This annual celebration honours the rich cultural tapestry of our community and promotes unity and understanding among residents. Building on Council’s Intercultural Strategy, Cultural Diversity Week will be celebrated with events including a multicultural picnic, a Creative Places artwork display, cultural games day and more – all of which foster learning, dialogue and relationships between cultures.

City of Maribyrnong Mayor, Cr Pradeep Tiwari, said these events exemplify Maribyrnong's commitment to embracing and celebrating our diverse community.

“With 38% of our residents born overseas, representing over 135 nationalities and speaking more than 80 languages, our cultural diversity is a source of pride and strength,” he said.

“Many of the events showcased run regularly throughout the year – which speaks to Maribyrnong’s ongoing commitment to interculturalism and responding to our vibrant community,” continued Mayor Tiwari.

Highlights for this year’s Cultural Diversity Week include:

Multicultural Picnic

Sunday 23 March

Ern Sheppard Reserve, Maidstone

Bring a dish to share, enjoy live music, cultural performances, and indulge in complimentary Eritrean coffee and multicultural sweets.

Kiki and Zuki Shadow Puppetry Theatre

17-18 March

Bluestone Church Arts Space, Footscray

Enjoy a captivating intergenerational shadow puppetry experience suitable for both children and adults.

Cultural Games Day

Monday 17 March

Maribyrnong Library

Celebrate Cultural Diversity Week with a day of day of games from around the world and celebrate different cultures through play.

For more information and the full event listing, please visit www.maribyrnong.vic.gov.au/culturaldiversityweek

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