Traditional dance from First Nations people will be part of the official opening of Shellharbour's signature multicultural festival next month. Cultural Treasures runs from March 15 to 19 and coincides with national Harmony Week. Read more: They were dismissed as Wollongong 'pests'. Today, they're being praised for capturing history Dancers from the Gumaraa Aboriginal experience will kick off the Welcome to Country from 9:30am on the first day of the festival at Shellharbour Civic Centre. Other activities at the centre include Indigenous performances, story time and craft; an African Zulu bead bracelet workshop; movie screening of Alex & Eve; an Indian cooking class; Mexican Mariachi and breadmaking workshop; plus a performance by The Voice finalist Masha Mnjovan along with Syrian-raised classical guitarist Sako Dermerjian. Read more: A sneak peek inside Clifton's lovingly restored Imperial Hotel All activities are free though bookings are essential via council's website or on their Facebook page. We depend on subscription revenue to support our journalism. If you are able, please subscribe here. If you are already a subscriber, thank you for your support.
Dancers from the Gumaraa Aboriginal experience will kick off the Welcome to Country from 9:30am on the first day of the festival at Shellharbour Civic Centre.
Other activities at the centre include Indigenous performances, story time and craft; an African Zulu bead bracelet workshop; movie screening of Alex & Eve; an Indian cooking class; Mexican Mariachi and breadmaking workshop; plus a performance by The Voice finalist Masha Mnjovan along with Syrian-raised classical guitarist Sako Dermerjian.
All activities are free though bookings are essential via council's website or on their Facebook page.
We depend on subscription revenue to support our journalism. If you are able, please subscribe here. If you are already a subscriber, thank you for your support.
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