- Four major cultural events will be held at Burswood Park
- Events made possible with $2.155 million State Government funding
- Investment through the Office of Multicultural Interests Global Connections Through Local Events program
Burswood Park will come alive this summer with four major cultural events that are family friendly and free.
The annual Arab Festival will once again be at Burswood Park on Saturday, 2 November 2024, bringing the best food, music, dance, and art that Western Australia's Arab communities have to offer.
Dragon boating teams from all over the world will compete in a major race as part of the Perth Chung Wah Cultural Festival, being held across two weekends from 29 November to 8 December 2024. Rounding out the festival season is Africa Week in February 2025, led by the Organisation of African Communities in WA. Africa Week will feature the best and brightest of WA's African communities.
Burswood Park is also hosting Diwali Mela by the Indian Society of WA this weekend.
These major events have been made possible with $2.155 million State Government funding for the Global Connections Through Local Events program administered by the Office of Multicultural Interests.
More information is available at the Office of Multicultural Interests' website .
As stated by Citizenship and Multicultural Interests Minister Dr Tony Buti:
"These festivals are a snapshot of the valuable contribution of Western Australia's rich culturally and linguistically diverse communities to our vibrant State.
"This is a fantastic opportunity to celebrate the Indian Festival of Lights, the exciting spectacle of international dragon boat and lion dancing competitions and shining a light on the significant contributions of our Arab and African communities."
As stated by Tourism Minister Rita Saffioti:
"Western Australia is such a culturally diverse place, and what better way to celebrate the incredible contributions our multicultural communities make to our State than through free, family-friendly festivals.
"We're really proud to provide over $2.1 million in funding to these four major cultural festivals, further adding to our year-round calendar of events that attract thousands of people and showcase Western Australia as a major events destination."
As stated by Racing and Gaming Minister Paul Papalia:
"I look forward to seeing Burswood Park come to life with Diwali Mela, the Arab Festival, the Perth Chung Wah Cultural Festival and Africa Week over the next five months.
"I encourage everyone to come along and be part of these free and family-friendly events that are sure to be a series of incredible cultural experiences."
