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Cr Danita Potter with Samoan performers Monica Chang and Luna Lin, both from Kingaroy<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

March 30, 2023<\/strong><\/p>\n

The first ever Harmony Week celebrations held in Kingaroy last Saturday have demonstrated just how diverse the local South Burnett community really is!<\/p>\n

Coming together on the Kingaroy Town Hall Forecourt were performers from Samoa, Kiribati, Fiji and the Solomon Islands as well as the South Burnett’s own Wakka Wakka dancers.<\/p>\n

And don’t forget the Scottish bagpipes and even some traditional Australian folk music.<\/p>\n

Costumes – many hand-made by the performers – ranged from grass skirts to multi-coloured dresses featuring every colour from across the rainbow.<\/p>\n

Harmony Week is the celebration that aims to recognises the nation’s diversity and bring together Australians from all different backgrounds.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Saturday’s event was designed to promote inclusiveness, respect and a sense of belonging.<\/p>\n

As well as the energetic performances, there were stalls and cultural activities for the many onlookers to explore.<\/p>\n

Kingaroy Rotary members had a sausage sizzle and South Burnett CTC offered much-welcome ice slushies.<\/p>\n

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The organisers of the big day … Margie Hams, Leisa Wilson and Stacey Perrett, from South Burnett Regional Council’s Community Development Team; orange is the official colour for Harmony Day<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Ross Page and John Conomos, from Kingaroy, added a Scottish flavour with bagpipes and snare drum<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td>\n
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Brian and Ray Robinson from Rockin Our Abilities … the Murgon-based group also took to the stage<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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Garry Williamson, from Elliott Heads, and Andrew Maddern, from the South Burnett Community Orchestra, played some Aussie tunes<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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The Samoan Ladies group made all their own costumes<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Getting ready to go on stage … John Maebiru and Madlyn Miki from the Solomon Island Dancers<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Watching the action were Eli Sha, Lani Rosalea, Susanna Pyke and Norsekey Van Den Brink, all from Kingaroy<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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