Pride and joy was felt in a vibrant gathering celebrating the rich diversity of the Bangladeshi community of the South East.
The annual picnic, organised by the Casey Cardinia Bangladeshi Community, was held on Sunday 14 January at the Officer Public Hall showcasing Bangladeshi strength and unity.
The day was a hit, with fun games, traditional food, music and dance.
“The commendable effort to come together on short notice truly exemplifies the genuine spirit of our community,“ organisers said.
“Honour was heightened by the distinguished presence of Jason Wood MP, a stalwart advocate for multiculturalism and a strong supporter of integrating diverse values into Australian politics.”
Shoheli Sunjida, Nishat Sanjeeda, and Shamima Nasreen who live in Officer and Pakenham have been instrumental in this fun-filled event to bring the local Bangladeshi community members together.
“The adults also loved all the fun and felt nostalgic,“ said Shoheli.
“Lots of games that we played in our childhood were organised for children and adults to tell the next generation how much fun we had when there was no phone or mobile devices.“
The organisers also wished that their shared experiences at the event strengthen the bonds of friendship, understanding, and collaboration within the broader Australian community.
Casey Cardinia Bangladeshi Community is looking forward to hosting many more events where more Bangladeshi families can meet other.
