Harmony Day in Launceston to feature food, dance and culture from migrant communities

Food, fashion and entertainment from Launceston’s migrant communities will feature on the event, as well as local handmade craft stalls.

It will be held on Saturday and will feature culture from Malaysia, Bhutan, Sudan, Korea, the Chin community and Sierra Leone.

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Friends Dona Halim and Anton Gova will be manning an Indonesian stall at the event for the second time.

They participated about three years ago and have also participated in UTAS open day events. 

They will be serving an Indonesian soft drinks, sweet dessert cendol, spring rolls and chicken satay.

Dona said Harmony Day for her was about sharing the food of her culture with others.

“We get to let people know that this is what Indonesian culture is all about,” she said.

Organising committee spokeswoman Leanne Arnott said Harmony Day “came full circle” because those who participate used the money they raised to put back into welcoming programs.

“It’s really lovely that it has this full circle because they use the money they raise to support welcoming other people who have just arrived in Launceston,” she said.

Harmony Day will include food and other stalls with items for purchase.

The event is supported by the Mirgrant Resource Centre, the University of Tasmania and Cityprom.

Harmony Day will be held on Saturday at Inveresk from 11am until  4pm.