Council
3 May, 2023
Be part of the Multicultural Carnival at Kilcoy
Somerset Regional Council is proud to welcome the inaugural Kilcoy Multicultural Carnival to Yowie Park this Friday, May 5.
The celebration will run from 3pm to 7pm, featuring live cultural performances, workshops, children’s activities, stall holders, and an array of food vendors.
Somerset Regional Council Mayor Graeme Lehmann said the free event was all about celebrating our community.
“The carnival seeks to support and encourage a sense of belonging and community harmony and increase cultural awareness, appreciation, and participation in the community,” Cr Lehmann said.
“We all know that a multicultural community brings rich cultural benefits and this event is a celebration of all of that through music, storytelling, visual arts and crafts, children’s and family activities and delectable foods.
“This free event is open to everyone and it’s one not to be missed.”
The event will feature live music from Somerset artist, Andrew Coleman, and community members will perform music and cultural dances in traditional dress.
A team of Taiko drummers will also be on show and there will be an interactive African drumming workshop.
A variety of food trucks will also be at the event and provide, at cost, a range of culinary delights including a Filipino barbecue, German sausages, churros, dumplings, pizza, and Turkish kebabs.
The event is being organised by Council with funding from the Queensland Government and sponsorship from Kilcoy Global Foods.
Somerset Councillor Cheryl Gaedtke said the event was a great opportunity for the community to come together and celebrate its diversity.
“I encourage everyone to come and watch the performances; listen to an interactive storytelling session; engage with some traditional Japanese games and craft activities; sample some food; and chat to the stall holders about the services they offer,” Cr Gaedtke said.
“It’s going to be a great first multicultural carnival and hopefully will grow in strength year on year.”
