THERE is harmony in diversity.
This is what Casey Multi-faith Network stalwart Pam Mamouney was reminded of when she oversaw the group’s seventh annual gathering, which was held at Nossal High School in Berwick on Thursday 23 October.
A total of 220 people packed out the auditorium and were treated to a plethora of performances from a wide-ranging mix of cultural groups.
“Around 25 young Ahmadi Muslim children sang our national anthem and the audience stood and joined in,” Ms Mamouney said.
“In these troubled times this really touched the hearts of many people who later praised them and said it was a highlight.
“A Buddhist youth choir dressed in gleaming white outfits also sang for us, from the Sakymuni Sambuddha Vihara Temple in Berwick.”
Other performances for the evening included singing by a 90-voice Samoan choir and a special dance by Siya Sairam from the Indian Bharath Kalanjali Dance School, as well as many others.
State politicians Brad Battin, Judith Graley, Luke Donnellan and Inga Peulich attended the evening, with a keynote address delivered by then Casey mayor Geoff Ablett.
Well-known local musician and Buddhist teacher Andrew Williams emceed the evening and also led a group-rendition of the multi-faith network’s musical anthem One People.
