Published Saturday, 11 October, 2008 at 08:00 AM
Minister for Communities, Disability Services, ATSIP, Multicultural Affairs, Seniors and Youth
The Honourable Lindy Nelson-Carr
Media Alert: Minister opens 2008 Multicultural Festival – October 12
Roma Street Parkland will come alive this Sunday with live entertainment, cooking demonstrations, art, music and dance.
Multicultural Affairs Minister Lindy Nelson-Carr will officially open the 2008 Multicultural Festival which features headline performances by Brisbane’s own Katie Noonan and renowned Blues-Indian fusion artist Harry Manx from Canada.
Parliamentary Secretary Michael Choi and Member for Brisbane Central Grace Grace will also attend to welcome more than 100 migrants officially becoming Australian citizens at the festival.
Roma Street Parkland activities will run from 10am to 8pm and entry is free.
When and where: Sunday, 12 October 2008
10am Citizenship Ceremony
QUT Community Dance Stage, Roma Street Parkland
12.30pm Official Opening of Multicultural Festival
Lake Stage, Roma Street Parkland
Media contacts: Harry Landman - 0407 637 510
Multicultural Affairs Minister Lindy Nelson-Carr will officially open the 2008 Multicultural Festival which features headline performances by Brisbane’s own Katie Noonan and renowned Blues-Indian fusion artist Harry Manx from Canada.
Parliamentary Secretary Michael Choi and Member for Brisbane Central Grace Grace will also attend to welcome more than 100 migrants officially becoming Australian citizens at the festival.
Roma Street Parkland activities will run from 10am to 8pm and entry is free.
When and where: Sunday, 12 October 2008
10am Citizenship Ceremony
QUT Community Dance Stage, Roma Street Parkland
12.30pm Official Opening of Multicultural Festival
Lake Stage, Roma Street Parkland
Media contacts: Harry Landman - 0407 637 510