About the National Multicultural Festival in Canberra
Welcome to the National Multicultural Festival, the ultimate celebration of cultural diversity in Canberra! Our annual event is a must-visit in Australia's capital, where you can immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of multicultural communities. Discover diverse cuisines, captivating performances, and much more that showcase the beauty of unity in diversity.
Our roots
Our journey began in the 1980s when a passionate community decided to shine a spotlight on culture and diversity. Today, this 3-day extravaganza thrives, thanks to the support of Canberra’s multicultural communities, our dedicated festival volunteers and ACT Community Services Directorate.
Vision statement
We aim to create a world-class National Multicultural Festival, enriching the lives of Canberrans and welcoming visitors to our vibrant city on traditional land, by bringing the community together.
Mission statement
- We are committed to preserving and promoting multicultural traditions and celebrations, ensuring they remain relevant and a vital part of our society, embracing both traditional and emerging cultures.
- We provide a unique and safe place for diverse multicultural communities to proudly showcase, celebrate, and share their rich cultures and customs, in a non -political environment.
- Our immersive festival experience welcomes people from across Australia and the world to engage themselves in our community’s diverse customs and practices.
Festival values
- Collaboration: We unite different communities and audiences to create an inclusive, welcoming, and harmonious festival.
- Diversity: We are passionate about showcasing the heritage, culture, and customs of diverse communities, ensuring the vibrancy and relevance of emerging, past, present, and evolving culture and traditions.
- Spirit of celebration: We are here to create an event filled with passion, joy and pride, for community and everyone involved. The festival is a celebration of who we are as a community
- Inclusion and Respect: Inclusivity is at the heart of what we do, fostering respectful participation and understanding of our different cultures.
- Integrity: We are founded on the principles of best practice, valuing strong relationships, and maintaining open, transparent communication conducted with honesty, integrity and professionalism.