Harmony Week & Picnic Day
Nadeesha M Abayaratna
LBYG President 2021/22
Hello, members and friends!
Here's the latest on what LBYG is celebrating this week and our upcoming Picnic Day!
Harmony Week
The 21st of March marks the beginning of Harmony Week. It's noted as a time to celebrate Australian multiculturalism and the the integration of numerous cultures into the community.
Harmony Week is about inclusiveness, respect and belonging for all Australians, regardless of their linguistic or cultural background.
The colour orange is chosen to represent Harmony Week as it traditionally signifies meaningful conversations and multi-ethnic communication.
You'll find below a few interesting info-graphics detailing the extent of multiculturalism in Australia. It's fascinating to see it outlined as it is in the pictures because they can remind you of how well integrated people and groups from different backgrounds are in society. They can mesh so well with each other that it's widely perceived as the norm.
Harmony Week finishes on the 27th of March. You can find out more about Harmony Week and its vision via the below link.
Picnic Day
The LBYG Picnic Day will be held at the end of this week! We have a wonderful set of activities for members and friends to enjoy! We'll be giving out prizes and certificates on the day, so be ready to go head to head with your friends and family in a battle for the top spot!
Event details are listed below.
Date and Time: 27th March 2022, 10:00 - 16:00
Location: Lakes Edge Park, Claret Street, The Ponds NSW 2769
Dress Code for Members: Mufti!
Prizes: Come along to find out!
What to bring:
Gold coin donation
Short eats (e.g. cakes, pastries, Chinese rolls, sandwiches, etc.) to contribute to lunch
Please inform Picnic Day Coordinators Ridmee Nanayakkara and Nadeesha Abayaratna of which delicious treats you would like to bring in order to avoid doubling up
Foldable chairs
Mats
The Facebook event is linked below. Please click 'Going' to let us know you'll be there on the day!
LBYG Picnic Day Facebook Event
That's all for this update. We look forward to seeing you at Picnic Day!