Local Government Case Studies

City of Griffith

Celebrating Harmony Day 2003

Harmony Day

• Thinking about our community's success as a multicultural society.
• Re-committing to continuing respect, goodwill and understanding between all Australians of all backgrounds.
• Saying no to racism.
• In particular, celebrating and acknowledging the community harmony which exists in Griffith and its success as a harmonious and diverse community.

How?

In 2003 Griffith was selected to participate in a Harmony Day Regional Pilot. The pilot encouraged community organisations, business, schools and faith groups to come together to celebrate Harmony Day in a united community effort.

• Niru Yadav, a local artist, designed a special Harmony Day logo for Griffith.
• Over forty women from at least fifteen cultural backgrounds created a Let's live in harmony mural over six weeks.
• Griffith City Library had a special storytelling for children.
• Centrelink held a multicultural morning tea.
• Local businesses participated with activities such as decorating their premises with flags from the nations represented in their company, and multicultural lunches.
• A community celebration was held in the Memorial Gardens, and included a citizenship ceremony, multicultural games, traditional art and craft displays, performances by community groups, a sausage sizzle and bush tucker.

Contact

Anne Garzoli
Cultural Services Manager
Griffith City Council
Telephone: 02 6962 8145
Email: Anne.Garzoli@griffith.nsw.gov.au