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Carols raise the festive mood

09/12/2024

18-month-old Lily from Dandenong loved the bubbles at the front of the stage. (Gary Sissons: 447005)

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Under stormy skies, the annual Christmas carols concert in Harmony Square hit an uplifting note.

The packed program on Friday 6 December included entertainers David Zhang, With One Voice choir, We Bethel Newlife Christian Fellowship, Frankie Davis Jr and Greater Dandenong Brass Band.

Upper Room Wesleyan Methodist Church Band, Holly Belles and Mary Ann Van Der Horst also performed.

There were also free activities such as nature-craft Christmas decorations, Santa visits, roving entertainers and storytime sessions.

(Pictures: GARY SISSONS)

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