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Cultures give food for thought

31/03/2014

Dinner guests, including councillor Matthew Kirwan, centre, try dishes from around the world.

‘EVERYBODY belongs’ was the theme of Harmony Day celebrations at Harrisfield Kindergarten.
The Noble Park centre celebrated the 21 March event with a dinner that showcased dishes from the 40 cultures of the families at the centre.
Bruce MP Alan Griffin attended and was treated to Irish stew, Sri Lankan chicken curry, Indian yellow rice, Sudanese spring rolls, Lebanese tabouli, Pakistani pulao and more.
Harmony Day is about showing cultural respect for everyone who calls Australia home.

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