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26 March 2024
By Hannah Wilcox
North Sydney celebrated Harmony Week 2024 with a multicultural community bonanza of music, dance and show.
Over 200 performers from 16 local groups took the stage over two hours on March 23 at the Cammeraygal High School’s Senior Campus Hall.
Performances included Tai Chi, school concert bands and string ensembles, Japanese martial arts, classical Indian and Irish dancing in line with this year’s theme ‘Everybody Belongs’.
Over 300 people turned up to celebrate the area’s diverse community.
Guests were encouraged to wear their traditional outfits, or orange-coloured clothing, to show support for Harmony Week.
“Australia’s diversity makes us stronger as a society. When people know that they are respected and valued for who they are, the entire community benefits,” independent Federal Member for North Sydney Kylea Tink said.
“This Harmony Week is particularly important, as social cohesion across Australia falls to a record low. More than ever, we need to help build a sense of acceptance and belonging in our community, and to ensure everyone feels welcome and respected.
She added: “It was an absolute pleasure to host this Harmony Week concert in North Sydney.”
“Thank you to all the wonderful volunteers, talented performers and the dedicated teachers and parents for helping to make this event such a joyous occasion.”
Tink will also be hosting a “Stand Up and Rock Out” concert later this year at St Leonards Park on 19 May.
This is off the back of the landmark Federal case arguing the children of Australia are owed a duty of care to protect them from the impacts of climate change. The Duty of Care Bill seeks to add two conditions to decisions made under six existing pieces of legislation including the Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act. It will soon be considered by the Commonwealth Parliament sponsored by Senator David Pocock.
To support the campaign, Tink proposed that Council partner with her office to organise and host the youth-led climate action event to “encourage young Australians to be mindful of their opportunities to advocate for intergenerational equity.” Council voted to accept the offer and will donate usual park fees and hire costs.