Fireworks at festival

By Sarah Schwager
SPRINGVALE South’s 10th annual Summer Community Festival was a big hit last weekend.
More than 15,000 people came out for the rides, participated in dog shows and talent quests, watched the entertainment and soaked up the sun at the festival, which ran Friday to Sunday at Burden Park in Springvale South.
Festival coordinator Ashley Lewis said the free event had something for everyone.
“The festival is a chance for the many diverse cultures in the Greater Dandenong area to showcase their talents, be entertained or to simply get together and have fun,” Mr Lewis said.
The weekend included a talent quest for primary and secondary school students and adults.
Steve Moffit, Code One Police Band, R ‘n’ B band Urban Crew, local school choirs, and Rhythm of the Pacific, Mexican fiesta and hip hop dancers, as well as Humphrey Bear, performed for the public.
Festival-goers were also treated to fireworks on Saturday night and had the pick of more than 40 market stalls.
The event was co-hosted by the Lions Club of Noble Park/Keysborough and Springvale South Primary School.
All proceeds received by the Lions Club will go towards local projects such as the Hart Walker for local children, which allows children with physical disabilities such as cerebral palsy gain independent mobility.
The festival is subsidised by a $14,995 grant from the City of Greater Dandenong community grants program.