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Merinda Park celebrates Multicultural Family Day

Merinda Park Learning and Community Centre held Multicultural Family Day on Saturday 4 October.

The event featured a traditional Welcome and Smoking Ceremony, followed by cultural performances and presentations that showcased the diversity of the community.

Guests enjoyed a variety of activities, including free fairy floss, popcorn, and a classic sausage sizzle.

There was also face painting, temporary tattoos, stalls, a petting zoo, an emergency vehicle display, as well as a selection of food trucks.

A spokesperson of the centre said the event truly highlighted the spirit of community, with something for everyone to enjoy, making it a memorable day for all who attended.

“Our heartfelt gratitude goes out to all of our special guests who visited, as well as the incredible volunteers who worked tirelessly behind the scenes to make this event such a huge success,” they said.

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