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Council passes resolution to host multicultural community events

Mayor of Cumberland City, Steve Christou is proud to announce that Council unanimously voted and reaffirmed its ongoing commitment to continue celebrating and hosting cultural events including Lunar New Year, Diwali, Ramadan and the Cherry Blossom Festival
4 Mar 2021 - Events

Mayor of Cumberland City, Steve Christou is proud to announce that Council unanimously voted and reaffirmed its ongoing commitment to continue celebrating and hosting cultural events including Lunar New Year, Diwali, Ramadan and the Cherry Blossom Festival.

“Cultural celebrations reflect the diversity of Cumberland City, and Council recognises that festivities like these bring us together as a community and celebrate what makes our region such a wonderful place to live,” said Mayor Steve Christou.

“Unfortunately, due to Council’s financial position and COVID-19 restrictions around gatherings, we had to temporarily suspend these events.

“With restrictions now easing, and an improvement in Council’s budgetary position, I’m excited that these celebrations will continue to be hosted and provided by Council subject to the availability of funds”.

“Our city is a melting pot for one of the most multicultural areas across the state, and it’s great that we can all be proud Australians while also embracing our heritage.

“We see diversity as our strength and confirm our commitment to recognise and observe all the cultural celebrations that make Cumberland city unique.”

Council’s events committee will engage with respective communities and associations for each festival, to assist where possible in obtaining sponsorship and business activations to ensure success of celebrations.

“Australia is a successful multicultural society, with almost half of our current population either born overseas or has at least one parent born overseas,” said Mayor Christou.

“I’m proud that Cumberland City’s population reflects this sentiment, and I renew and reaffirm Council’s commitment to celebrate what makes our City so special, our diversity.”