On Saturday, September 13, Victoria Park Lake in Shepparton will be lit up as a hub of global traditions for this new community event, celebrating the diverse cultures that enrich the region.
Live music, dance performances, workshops and activities for all ages are on the agenda, and the event’s menu more than matches the entertainment, with food trucks and a spread of free multicultural food samples.
To ensure inclusive participation, the Tom Cummins Elevated Accessible Viewing Platform will also be available.
Multiculturalism is an inextricable part of Greater Shepparton’s identity, and City of Greater Shepparton Mayor Shane Sali said the festival celebrated this cultural richness.
“Greater Shepparton is home to people of over 100 ethnic backgrounds, each bringing their own unique traditions, stories and contributions to our community,” he said.
“This festival is a way to recognise and celebrate that, while creating a space where people can connect, learn from one another and enjoy the many different cultural experiences on offer.”
The involvement of young leaders has been pivotal in shaping the vision and execution of the festival.
Among them is committee member Batul Mgoter.
While the planning process has been both exciting and rewarding, Ms Mgoter said seeing the event come to fruition would be a moment of pride for her.
“What makes the festival so special is having all these different cultures come together like pieces of a puzzle,” she said.
“We want it to truly feel like the world in one place.”
This event has been organised by Greater Shepparton City Council, in collaboration with the Greater Shepparton Amplify Youth Committee and the Ethnic Council of Shepparton and District.
It was made possible by funding from the Victorian Government’s Amplify program and Shepparton’s ethnic council.
For more information about the Mosaic Festival, visit shepp.city/mosaic
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