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Packed crowds and lively atmosphere for St Georges Road Food Festival

By Nicola Ceccato

Jan 31, 2022

A popular vendor: "Mr Sheppy" Dhami Singh handing out ice creams from his well-known ice cream van. Photo by Megan Fisher

People from different cultures from across the Goulburn Valley came together on Saturday night to enjoy a fun night out in Shepparton at the St Georges Road Food Festival.

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The festival was packed with people eager to try new foods and take part in different cultural activities.

On the stage, the entertainment did not stop with everything from dances to musical performances, as many attendees enjoyed the live music, while others wandered through the streets sampling different foods.

Making music: Local duo YTS NASA performed at the festival. Photo by Megan Fisher

Great rhythm: Shepparton Malayalee Association members performed traditional music at the festival. Photo by Megan Fisher

Dinner time: Aarti Pratap and Steve Coles enjoying their food Photo by Megan Fisher

Dancing with smiles: Traditional Filipino dancing took place on stage. Photo by Megan Fisher

A summer treat: Asher Batel, 4, enjoying his ice cream. Photo by Megan Fisher

Cooking up a storm: Aziz Jafari and Abdul Kafari turning char-grilled meats. Photo by Megan Fisher

Packed to the brim: Big crowds wander through the food stalls along St Georges Rd. Photo by Megan Fisher

Having a stroll: Isaac Museme, Rayven Alimarin and Lokash Kuanu enjoying the festivities. Photo by Megan Fisher

Making music: Folktronica act Amaru Tribe performed at the festival. Photo by Megan Fisher

Night out: Farikha Octafianie, Sakila Rosli, Najihah Mohamad, 9, Liz Arcus and Cicilia Nelson enjoying the atmosphere and festival activities. Photo by Megan Fisher

Family outing: Karen Malerba with her daughters Molly, 12, and Ruby, 14, enjoying their chip on a stick. Photo by Megan Fisher

Tapping to the beat: The Shepparton Malayalee Association performed traditional music at the festival. Photo by Megan Fisher

Fun night out: Atembo Msaamba and Mbagaro Ngulu taking in the good weather and busy atmosphere. Photo by Megan Fisher

Sitting back: Crowds gathered to watch performances. Photo by Megan Fisher

A sweet treat: Arlo Ormiston, 4, enjoying his ice cream. Photo by Megan Fisher

In the spotlight: Filipino community leader Nora McCarthy spoke and performed at the event. Photo by Megan Fisher

Drumming to the beat: Katherine Gailer performing with her band Amaru Tribe. Photo by Megan Fisher

Keeping busy: Running a stall called Jam Packed, Connie Austen hands doughnuts to a customer. Photo by Megan Fisher

By Nicola Ceccato

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