Liverpool City Council is a proud supporter of Harmony Week, a nationwide initiative to celebrate the success of multiculturalism in Australia and how we can all work to maintain it.
It is celebrated during the week (Monday to Sunday) that includes 21 March, which is the United Nations International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination.
Inclusiveness, respect and a sense of belonging for everyone regardless of cultural or linguistic background are the principles that define this important week in the nation's calendar.
Lighting up the Mall
Throughout the week, Macquarie Mall will be lit up orange, the official colour of Harmony Week, which traditionally signifies social communication and meaningful conversations. Orange is also associated with freedom of ideas and encouragement of mutual respect.
Cultural performances are coming to Macquarie Mall throughout Harmony Week.
Enjoy your lunch while being serenaded with sounds in Arabic, Spanish, Balkan languages and Vietnamese.
Here is the line-up:
| DATE | TIME | PERFORMER |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday 22 March | 12pm-2pm | George Karam and Band |
| Wednesday 23 March | 12pm-2pm | Victor Valdes Entertainment |
| Thursday 24 March | 12pm-2pm | Todorovici |
| Friday 25 March | 12pm-2pm | Viet's Weekend Entertainment Grouo |
Morning Tea and Recipe Swap - SOLD OUT
Monday 21 March | 10am-11am | Liverpool City Library | More information here
Join us for morning tea at the library to celebrate Harmony Day. Bring along a recipe you love from your culture, to share with others on the day. Each booking will receive an individually boxed morning tea on the day. Bookings essential.
Harmony Day Themed Storytime
Monday 21 March - Friday 25 March | 10am-11am | Various branches | More information here
Come along for a special storytime where we will read books focusing on the themes of diversity and inclusion.
Celebrating Harmony - Everyone Belongs
Wednesday 23 March | 10am-2pm | Carnes Hill Community Centre | Walk-ins
Saturday 26 March | 10am-12pm | Carnes Hill Community Centre | Walk-ins
Join our Children Services Team as we celebrate Liverpool’s cultural diversity through a series of colourful, creative and expressive art workshops.
The 67th Blake Prize Lunchtime Tours
Wednesday 30 March 2022 | 12.30pm - 1pm | Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre | Book here
Join the Casula Powerhouse Public Programs and Education team for guided tours of the 67th Blake Prize.
The Blake Prize is an art prize which invites artists to reflect on the complexities of religion, spirituality and belief today. These guided tours will take a deeper look at the works on display and unpack how they explore themes of spirituality, religion and belief and reflect the contemporary moment.
Bookings essential.
Community Mural - Everyone Belongs
Thursday 24 March 2022 | 10am - 12pm | Ed.Square Town Centre | Walk ins
Join us at Ed.Square Town Centre to participate in bringing to life a colourful, creative mural celebrating diversity.
Participants at this event will enjoy a complementary morning tea courtesy of Degani Café’.
