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24/03/2017

Alexander, 2, from Springvale, gets a temporary Maori tattoo. 166238 Pictures: GARY SISSONS

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Colourful costumes and friendly smiles filled Harmony Square in Dandenong on Wednesday 22 March.
The Harmony Festival: Everyone’s Welcome event marked Cultural Diversity Week and Harmony Day.
The Springvale Neighbourhood House-organised event featured an international dress parade, a multicultural concert, community stall, and cultural activities like Maori temporary tattooing.
The festival supported the aims of Cultural Diversity Week in promoting community harmony, awareness, understanding and mutual respect.

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