SA multicultural festival 2021 Organised by Multicultural Affairs SA Government of South Australia

SA MULTICULTURAL FESTIVAL 2021

Organised by Multicultural Affairs SA, Government of South Australia

By: Daljeet Bakshi

After the Easing of Covid restrictions in South Australia , this year people were lucky to enjoy the biggest multicultural festival in the hub of Adelaide , Victoria Square.

This festival is a yearly festival, but due to Covid restrictions it wasn’t held last year.

The Multicultural Festival is organised by Multicultural Affairs SA , Department of Premier & Cabinet , Government of South Australia .

South Australian multicultural community came together to celebrate cultural diversity in a festive mood . There were 70 community groups who participated in this event . Out of which , 50 community groups showcased the best of their cultures right in the heart of Adelaide at Victoria Square.

New Governor of South Australia Her Excellency The Hon Frances Adamson AC graced the event and expressed her happiness the way festival is being held and she liked the multiculturalism spirit within the South Australian communities. The Hon Jing Lee MLC , Assistant Minister to The Premier, hosted Her Excellency at the Multicultural Festival 2021.

Her Excellency along with The Hon Jing Lee enjoyed meeting community members and visited the stalls.

South Australian Multicultural and ethnic affairs commission chair Adriana Christopoulos and other board members were present in the event.

South Australia Health department stall was there in the event . It was great opportunity to educate the multicultural community for Covid 19 vaccinations . SA Health had pop up unit / stall for administering Covid 19 vaccinations. South Australian Health Minister , The Hon Stephan Wade MLC and The Chief Public health Officer SA Prof Nicola Spurrier were present too and addressed the media about the Covid 19 vaccination drive.

The event witnessed astounding performances by dance groups , showcase of arts and culture , turban tying , live performance by renowned Sufi singer Farhan Shah and his group of musicians among other entertaining activities.

Dedicated DPC & Multicultural Affairs team worked hard along with multicultural communities and with SA

Health to deliver a remarkable Multicultural Festival.

It was memorable day to showcase SA as a proud Multicultural state celebrating cultural diversity and inclusiveness.