SHAKKTHI, 10, will be performing at the bestchance multicultural festival this Sunday.
The annual event, which will be held at 583 Ferntree Gully Road, Glen Waverley, from 11am-4pm, will celebrate the diverse community groups that make up the municipality of Monash.
There will be cooking demonstrations, music and dances in addition to a petting farm and a jumping castle for children. Details: bestchance.org.au or 8562 5100. Picture: Sam Stiglec
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