QUEENSLAND CELEBRATES BUDDHA’S BIRTHDAY
Published Thursday, 03 May, 2007 at 09:27 AM
Minister for Environment and Multiculturalism
The Honourable Lindy Nelson-Carr
South Bank Parklands will come alive on 4, 5 and 6 May when local, national and international visitors come together to celebrate harmony at the 2007 Buddha’s Birthday Festival.
Multiculturalism Minister Lindy Nelson-Carr said Multicultural Affairs Queensland provided a $10,000 grant to the Festival that celebrated Buddha and promoted peace, harmony, compassion and equality in the community.
“This grant was provided under the State Government’s Multicultural Assistance Program (MAP),” Ms Nelson-Carr said.
“This program offers grants to community organisations for projects, festivals and events that promote an understanding of multiculturalism, reduce prejudice and foster community participation in Queensland.”
Ms Nelson-Carr said the festival was a positive, creative and dynamic event that highlighted Queensland’s unique multicultural society.
“Buddha’s Birthday Festival is a fantastic opportunity to celebrate our State’s rich cultural diversity contributing to the mutual respect and understanding of different cultures and religions.
“The festival includes ceremonies, performances and Buddhist rituals where people can come together, learn and grow through cultural experience and community participation.”
At the 2006 festival, more than 150,000 visitors enjoyed multicultural performances, arts and cuisine from African, Indian, Chinese, Japanese and Indonesian cultures.
The 2007 festival will build on previous years and incorporate cultural arts and crafts, food sculptures, lantern making, bonsai, meditation sessions and much more for people of all ages.
For further information on the Buddha’s Birthday Festival, please visit www.buddhabirthdayfestival.com.au.
Media contact: Lisa Gilby 3336 8002
Multiculturalism Minister Lindy Nelson-Carr said Multicultural Affairs Queensland provided a $10,000 grant to the Festival that celebrated Buddha and promoted peace, harmony, compassion and equality in the community.
“This grant was provided under the State Government’s Multicultural Assistance Program (MAP),” Ms Nelson-Carr said.
“This program offers grants to community organisations for projects, festivals and events that promote an understanding of multiculturalism, reduce prejudice and foster community participation in Queensland.”
Ms Nelson-Carr said the festival was a positive, creative and dynamic event that highlighted Queensland’s unique multicultural society.
“Buddha’s Birthday Festival is a fantastic opportunity to celebrate our State’s rich cultural diversity contributing to the mutual respect and understanding of different cultures and religions.
“The festival includes ceremonies, performances and Buddhist rituals where people can come together, learn and grow through cultural experience and community participation.”
At the 2006 festival, more than 150,000 visitors enjoyed multicultural performances, arts and cuisine from African, Indian, Chinese, Japanese and Indonesian cultures.
The 2007 festival will build on previous years and incorporate cultural arts and crafts, food sculptures, lantern making, bonsai, meditation sessions and much more for people of all ages.
For further information on the Buddha’s Birthday Festival, please visit www.buddhabirthdayfestival.com.au.
Media contact: Lisa Gilby 3336 8002