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Macau Sweet Treats and Bites

Macau Sweet Street Bites brings the best of traditional Macau street flavours and innovative desserts, offering a unique culinary experience. Specialising in freshly made Crispy Sugar Coated Fruit Sticks and Pom Pom Egg Waffles, the stall delights festival-goers with its vibrant and fresh offerings. Inspired by the traditional Chinese tanghulu, the Crispy Sugar Coated Fruit Sticks feature fresh fruits like strawberries, grapes, and pineapples coated in a crispy sugar shell, while the Pom Pom Egg Waffles are served on sticks with flavours like matcha and red bean. The stall’s visually stunning desserts have gained significant attention on social media, especially Instagram, due to their vibrant colours and artistic presentation. Popular among families, the treats cater to all ages, making them an excellent choice for the whole family.

• LocationSection A - Civic Square
• Stall NumberA18
• Days of tradeFriday, Saturday and Sunday
• Type of stallCommunity Food and/or Non-alcoholic Beverages

Maki's Art

Offering beautiful handmade origami jewellery. Maki’s Art is the work of Maki, a Japanese language and origami instructor certified by the Japanese Origami Association. Each piece is unique, created from Japanese rice paper (washi), coated with resin to preserve colour and shape.

• LocationSection B - Ainslie Place
• Stall NumberB55
• Days of tradeSunday
• Type of stallCommercial Market Items

Malta High Commission

Visit this stall to learn more about the island nation - Malta.

• LocationSection G - Glebe Park and Rotunda
• Stall NumberG38
• Days of tradeSaturday
• Type of stallDiplomatic Information

Mama Sela's Polynesian treats

Get ready for a taste of the Pacific. Mama Sela’s Polynesian Treats will be bringing you delicious cuisine straight from the ‘Friendly Islands’ of Tonga. From savory dishes to island sweets and refreshing Otais, this menu is packed with flavour and love, made with the freshest local ingredients, and served with a side of the warmest hospitality. This vibrant team will also serenade you with traditional island melodies while serving up their incredible food – it's an experience you won't forget!

• LocationSection H - Bunda Street
• Stall NumberH7 and H8
• Days of tradeFriday, Saturday and Sunday
• Type of stallCommercial Food and/or Non-alcoholic Beverages

Marakana Burek

Enjoy the thrill of watching delicious, Serbian burek being made. Chefs toss the burek dough in the air, allowing it to stretch and layer before oven baking to create the special flaky quality of a great burek! The stall offers sweet and savoury burek, including vegetarian options.

• LocationSection D - Lower City Walk and Akuna Street
• Stall NumberD20-D25
• Days of tradeFriday, Saturday and Sunday
• Type of stallCommercial Food and/or Non-alcoholic Beverages

Masala Street food

For over 11 years, Masala Street Food has been a favourite at the National Multicultural Festival, offering traditional Indian vegetarian cuisine that fosters community connections and celebrates diversity. The stall is known for: - Freshly Cooked Vegetarian Delights: Crispy samosas, onion pakoras, pani puri, samosa chaat, poori with chickpea curry, and refreshing lime-mint drinks made on-site with traditional methods and natural ingredients. - Eco-Friendly Practices: A commitment to sustainability and a “Go Green” ethos. - Affordable and Delicious: A simple, budget-friendly menu that keeps visitors coming back. - Community Impact: Supporting the ACT community through food drives, charity events, and disaster relief efforts. With a focus on tradition, quality, and community, Masala Street Food offers an authentic and flavourful experience that embodies the spirit of multiculturalism.

• LocationSection A - Civic Square
• Stall NumberA21 and A22
• Days of tradeFriday, Saturday and Sunday
• Type of stallCommunity Food and/or Non-alcoholic Beverages

Matau

This stall brings together Papua New Guinea and Vanuatu handicrafts and food. You also have a rare opportunity to try Vanuatu kava, so unique and popular in the Pacific region.

• LocationSection D - Lower City Walk and Akuna Street
• Stall NumberD4
• Days of tradeFriday and Saturday
• Type of stallCommunity Items and/or Services;Community Items and/or Services

Meridian

Learn more about Meridian's health and social support services for the LGBTIQA+ community. Meridian celebrates diversity, strengthens community and empowers individuals to live their best lives.

• LocationSection D - Lower City Walk and Akuna Street
• Stall NumberD8 and D9
• Days of tradeSunday
• Type of stallCommunity Information

Migrant and Refugee Settlement Services

The Migrant and Refugee Settlement Services (MARSS) provides services and supports to people from migrant and refugee communities, to settle successfully in the Canberra region. Our stall at the National Multicultural Festival will be an opportunity to festival to acquire information about the services available and to chat to our friendly staff about how we can assist. We will offer brochures and information about MARSS services.

• LocationSection F -South Glebe
• Stall NumberF24
• Days of tradeSunday
• Type of stallCommunity Information

Mikki's Paella

Mikki’s Paella specialises in authentic Spanish dishes, prepared with care using traditional recipes. The showstoppers are Mikki’s giant paellas and live paella masterclass. The menu features: - Valencian Paella: The original recipe from Valencia featuring saffron, chicken, and fresh vegetables. - Seafood Paella: A best-seller with fresh seafood and special homemade broth, immersing you in Mediterranean flavours. - Vegan Paella: A light and healthy option with veggies and slow-cooked veggie broth, suitable for various dietary requirements.

• LocationSection H - Bunda Street
• Stall NumberH49;H50
• Days of tradeFriday, Saturday and Sunday
• Type of stallCommercial Food and/or Non-alcoholic Beverages

Ministerial Advisory Committee for Multiculturalism

The Ministerial Advisory Council for Multiculturalism (MACM) is a community advisory group which represents people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds who call Canberra home. The committee works with peak bodies and community groups, providing advice to the Minister for Multicultural Affairs on ways to: promote multiculturalism and be a welcoming and inclusive city; welcome and include migrants, refugees and asylum seekers; help people from diverse backgrounds access services. Talk with representatives about their roles, your experiences in multicultural Canberra and the committee's purpose.

• LocationSection B - Ainslie Place
• Stall NumberB15
• Days of tradeSaturday and Sunday
• Type of stallMulticultural Information

Mochiko Cafe

Come and try Japanese mochi donuts - fresh, sweet and DELICIOUS. Mochi donuts offer a unique texture and flavour profile that differentiates them from traditional donuts. They are a delightful fusion of Japanese tradition and American influence, crispy on the outside but soft and chewy on the inside. They take the simple, beloved donut to a new level. There is a range of flavours to choose from including: original glaze, chocolate, strawberry, caramel, and matcha.

• LocationSection F -South Glebe
• Stall NumberF14
• Days of tradeFriday
• Type of stallCommercial Food and/or Non-alcoholic Beverages

Motherland Beauty

Experience a taste of African culture and African beauty. With traditional carvings, paintings, jewellery and authentic, naturally sourced beauty products, this stall will transport you to an African bazaar.

• LocationSection B - Ainslie Place
• Stall NumberB59
• Days of tradeSunday
• Type of stallCommunity Market Items

Mr Papa - Peruvian Street Food

Over 12,000 kilometres away from Canberra’s orderly streets, in the vibrant markets of Lima, Peru, Mr. Papa was born. Since 2013, Mr Papa has been a proud, and popular, participant in the National Multicultural Festival. The menu offers the best bites of Lima including the Pork Belly ‘Chanchito’ and handmade empanadas, complemented by a special Pisco Bar featuring Peru’s national drink in a variety of unique cocktails—available exclusively at this event. It’s the closest you’ll get to Lima, Peru—without catching a plane.

• LocationSection C - Petrie Plaza
• Stall NumberC22
• Days of tradeFriday, Saturday and Sunday
• Type of stallCommercial Food and/or Alcoholic Beverages (licenced)

Mt Taylor Scouts Gelato

The Mt Taylor Scouts are excited to bring Australia’s most awarded gelato, Pure Gelato, to this year's festival. Visitors can enjoy gelato in cups or cones, with dairy-free, gluten-free, egg-free, and nut-free options available. A selection of flavours will be on offer, including favourites like chocolate, tiramisu, pistachio, mango, and lemon. Just as gelato-making in Italy is a skill passed down through generations, Scouting shares a vision of empowering youth to develop skills in leadership, citizenship, and self-confidence that shape their futures. Scouting engages more than 57 million young people worldwide, including over 70,000 Scouts in Australia, with 2,300 in the ACT alone, representing diverse cultures—including Italy, the home of gelato. Participating in the National Multicultural Festival allows Scouts to develop new skills and connect with Canberra’s multicultural community. Visit the Mt Taylor Scouts stall for a delicious treat and to learn more about their work in empowering youth locally and globally.

• LocationSection G - Glebe Park and Rotunda
• Stall NumberG6
• Days of tradeFriday, Saturday and Sunday
• Type of stallCommunity Food and/or Non-alcoholic Beverages

MTC Australia

Visit the MTC Australia stall to find out more about the Skills for Education & Employment (SEE) Program. The Program helps people overcome language, literacy, numeracy and digital skills barriers to help them get the training they need to achieve their goals, secure sustainable employment or undertake further education and training. The Program is available to Australian citizens, permanent visa holders, those on a provisional or temporary visa with working rights and eligible for the Adult Migrant English Program, as well as Pacific Australian Labour Mobility visa holders.

• LocationSection F -South Glebe
• Stall NumberF3
• Days of tradeSunday
• Type of stallCommunity Information

Multicultural Communities Council of Illawarra

Established in 1975, MCCI is a non-profit charity that supports people and communities from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds in the ACT/Queanbeyan and Illawarra/Shoalhaven. With more than 150 staff and more than 40 languages spoken, MCCI delivers a range of services including aged care, youth development programs, stakeholder engagement, community capacity building, volunteering and training services. Visit the MCCI stall to find out more about their services.

• LocationSection G - Glebe Park and Rotunda
• Stall NumberG31
• Days of tradeSunday
• Type of stallCommunity Information