GETTING NORTHCOTE IN THE FESTIVE MOOD

The Andrews Labor Government is helping hold hundreds of multicultural festivals and events for Victorians to enjoy, including Northcote.

Minister for Multicultural Affairs Richard Wynne and Member for Northcote, Kat Theophanous today announced the following organisations that have received grants to help run their events.

• Greek Community of Northcote, City of Darebin and Districts, received $2000 to organise celebrations for St. George’s Day

• Greek Elderly Citizens of Thornbury, received $1940 to stage celebrations for Greek National Day on the 25th March 2020

• Ayios Therapon Welfare Association received $2000 to celebrate Ayios Therapon Day

• Inner North Community Foundation, received $2000 to stage the Diverse Northern Voices programme at the Federazione Lucana

• Taranta Festival , $4000 to stage the Festival from the 11-15 March 2020

• Multicultural Arts Victoria, $55,000 for the Emerge program

• Tongberangi’I Ngargga Inc., $2500 for the Ngarrga Reconciliation Gathering in 2020

These events are part of the 350 that will share in more than $1.3 million as part of the 2019-20 Multicultural Festivals and Events and Hindu Festivals and Events programs.

The initiatives support festivals, performances and events that celebrate cultural diversity.

For a list of all the successful recipients, visit vic.gov.au/multicultural-festivals-and-events-program.

Quote attributable to Minister for Multicultural Affairs Richard Wynne

“We’re supporting hundreds of community events, festivals and performances across the state so that Victorians from all backgrounds can celebrate their culture and share it with others.”

Quotes attributable to Member for Northcote, Kat Theophanous

“Almost every second person in Victoria was born overseas or has a parent who was born overseas – it is wonderful to be able to support events and festivals so locals can learn more about our diversity.

“This is one of the most successfully multicultural places in the world – and that is largely down to our celebration of our cultures and traditions.”