Community & Business
6 July, 2024
New committee ready to showcase diversity
FRESH faces on the Mareeba Multicultural Festival advisory committee are gearing up for the annual event, which celebrates the 75 different cultural backgrounds of the Mareeba Shire.
The seven new members are Andrew Singh, Ann-Marie Keating, Dan Bird, Deanna Maich, Cr Kevin Davies, Merrilee Frankish and Wesley Stiffle.
“Community spirit is strong in the Mareeba Shire, and we were delighted to receive an overwhelming response to our call for new members to join the MMF Advisory Committee,” committee chair Cr Mary Graham said.
“The event was established in 2008 to celebrate cultural diversity, highlighting some of the 75 different cultural backgrounds represented in the Shire. It is an opportunity for the community to come together and enjoy a range of delicious cultural food and incredible entertainment.
“The new members bring with them a range of skills and experience, covering a diverse range of cultural backgrounds and ages.”
The new members will join existing committee members Fatima Metou, Millabelle Krauss, Nonoa Bejramovic, Samanthia Dooley, and Tuaoivasa Ngan-Woo.
“I would like to take this opportunity to sincerely thank the contributions of the committee members who have recently resigned from the committee - Frank Avolio, Fred Cristaldi, Iuto Patolo, Sabrina Liaver and Giuliano Cordenos, whose vision brought the festival to life,” Cr Graham said.
The Mareeba Multicultural Festival will be held on Saturday, 31 August at Arnold Park.
Applications are now open for stallholders and performers to take part in the festival. Applications close on 19 July. For applications and more information, gO to www.mareebamulticulturalfestival.com.au
