Queensland Multicultural Festival
Highlights of the festival
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Diverse sound
Festival goers experienced 5 stages of rock, world, jazz and folk music
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Diverse Deli
The flavours and food from 40 international food stalls were enjoyed by all
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Diverse activities
Children improved their game with a hands on soccer skills workshop with Queensland Roar
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Diverse performance
Your favourite children’s book 'Where the Wild Things Are' was brought to life in a special performance
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Diverse dance
Spain was in the air - The crowd grooved along to the Flamenco inspired music and dance procession Sevillanas
More than 50,000 people celebrated our cultural diversity at the sixth Queensland Multicultural Festival on Sunday 18 October at Roma Street Parkland.
The 2009 program offered a free and exciting day for people of all ages, including:
- five stages featuring rock, world, jazz and folk music
- the energetic Sevillanas parade
- 40 international food stalls
- family festivities
- children's activities
- join-in activities
- guest appearances by Queensland Roar players.
Artists headlining performances at this year's festival included ARIA award-winning Zulya Kamalova from Zulya and the Children of the Underground, 'Triple J Unearthed' artist Kate Vigo, nine-piece Brisbane sensation Miguel and the three resonant Tenors Pavarotti Viva!
The popular children's story Where the Wild Things Are, by Polish-Jewish-American author, Maurice Sendak was brought to life by the Queensland Shakespeare Ensemble in a unique live performance played out in the picturesque surrounds of Roma Street Parkland's Lake and Island.
For more information, email qldmulticulturalfestival@communities.qld.gov.au .
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Last reviewed: 02 November 2009
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