Bhutanese Community in Australia: Cultural dance from the local Bhutanese community. Tama Tatau: Traditional Samoan music and dance group. Mesopotamia: Traditional Iraqi dance. Saman Melbourne: Tribal dance from the Indonesian province, Aceh. InfinityDance:Infinity Dance Company is made up of lovers of Latin and Brazilian dance.

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Viva Victoria Multicultural Festival is proudly presented by the Victorian Multicultural Commission as part of Cultural Diversity Week 2015 celebrations.

Thank you to the generous sponsors and supporters of Cultural Diversity Week for making the Viva Victoria Multicultural Festival possible.

A special thank you to Multicultural Arts Victoria for organising all the performers and talent for Cultural Diversity Week.

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Cultural Diversity Week marks the United Nations’ International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination on the 21st of March. Show your support for cultural diversity by writing a message of harmony and wearing an orange ribbon as a personal pledge not to commit, condone or remain silent about any form of racial or religious discrimination. Collect your free ribbon from the VMC marquee.

A magical place for young and old, step inside the Dreamspace and be captivated. It’s a place full of storytelling, circus tricks and other wonderful performances – you may even be asked to participate in the show.

Fed Square will be filled with vibrant sounds, colour and dance at the pop up stage located at St Paul’s Court with performances by CaribVic, Wassawumba, Horns of Leroy and others.

Victorians speak over 260 languages and dialects. Come along to the free Language School Workshops to try something new, have fun and brush up before your next overseas holiday.

Get active, test your skills and meet some of your favourite sport stars.

The Atrium area will house the finalists from the Cultural Diversity Week Primary School Art Competition. Young people across the State were asked to visually interpret this year’s theme of ‘Strengthening Our Community’ and the results are moving and insightful.

Sit back, relax and watch some of the best short films depicting the human faces and stories of our diversity, and the value of social inclusion and harmony – five stars!!!

Melbourne Bhangra Regiment: High energy, colourful dance performance from a group very passionate about Bhangra! The Brothahood: Four Australian rappers born to migrant parents who use hip-hop to break down stereotypes and misconceptions. ZeroDegrees: Innovative young dance group inspired by South African House music. ProducersLounge:Mentoring project for young emerging producers under the guidance of respected artist and producer Mohamed Komba (a.k.a Momo, Diafrix). Fashion Parade: Stunning display of fashion by two up and coming designers. Saman Melbourne: Tribal dance from the Indonesian province, Aceh. LehendaUkranianDanceCompany:A newly formed troupe sharing the spirit of discovery of renowed Ukranian choreographers and artists. Skaaki:Akimera and SK Simeon have joined to form a sound that combines digital reggae, hip hop and soul with African influenced vocals.

Babaganoush: Gypsy and Balkan Music from Eastern Europe. Jarabi: A beautiful blend of traditional and contemporary music and dance from Guinea. Mesopotamia: Traditional classical Iraqi music LaMauvaiseReputation: The beautiful melodies of classic French chanson and the hot jazz and up-tempo swing of 1930s Paris. TheDeans:Bringing soul sounds and grooves into the gritty modern metropolis of Melbourne’s Rock City. This Brazilian souljazz band is always striving for consistent rhythms and unique urban sounds.

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WelcometoCountry: Wurundjeri Elder, Aunty Carolyn Briggs. Uke4KidsFamilyOrchestra: Multicultural children’s ukulele orchestra. WadaikoRindo:Traditional Japanese taiko drumming. Mehr Ensemble: Classical Persian ensemble which weaves intricate lines of verse, melody and ornate instrumentation. NickyBombaandBustamento: Take a party filled Island adventure into the heady sounds of Calypso. White Shoes and Couple Company: Hands down the best indie pop band to call Jakarta home. JasonHeerahandtheChosenOnes: X Factor star Jason Heerah and his island reggae and R&B crew – try not to sway to this! Madre Monte: Roots outfit representing Melbourne’s musical diversity and creating new Latin-Australian sounds.

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Viva Victoria celebrates and showcases our State’s rich and vibrant cultural traditions. The festival features a unique program of food, music and cultural performances, market stalls and workshops to immerse you in the best of our community.

Cultural diversity is our way of life in Victoria. Viva Victoria celebrates the harmony we have achieved in our diversity and gives everyone the opportunity to celebrate and share in other cultures. We all have a part to play in keeping our community strong and united, and we encourage you to sample everything the festival has to offer.

TASTE a selection of sweet and savoury delights from across the globe.

lISTEN to the rhythms and beats of some of our State’s finest musicians.

wATCH beautiful displays of traditional and modern dance, complete with stunning costumes.

ENJoy browsing the marketplace for unique arts and crafts from local and overseas artisans.

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The CommonwealthBankMainStage is your chance to get up close with some of Victoria’s hottest established and emerging performers including Jason Heerah from The X Factor Australia.

At theDeakinEdgeand RiversideTerraceStage, get involved with interactive dance workshops and enjoy a dedicated program of traditional and contemporary dance performers.

After 2:45pm, the DeakinEdge turns into The UbuntuYouthStage, where the best young performers in the State come together with their cultural traditions infused with modern styles, to showcase young Victoria.

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France is arguably the birthplace of cinema and what better way to celebrate Cultural Diversity Week than by watching the finalists of the Alliance Francaise Short Film Competition.

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Pedocci Mussels – Belgian

Leader Sheep – Chinese

Budare – Venezuelan

Bretzel.biz – Big Soft Pretzels – German

The Currywurst Co – German

Autorickshaw – Indian

Ladro Pizza – Italian

Japanese Street Food – Japanese

Los Amates Mexican Kitchen – Mexican

Red Hot Felafal – Middle Eastern/Egyptian

Nepal Dining Room – Nepalese

Nazca Peruvian Kitchen – Peruvian

Hoy Pinoy – Filipino

Eat the Chicken – Thai Street Food

MeetWagon – Southern American

Spanish Gourmet Caterers – Spanish

The Big Dipper Fondue – Swiss

Coconuts – Thai

On Thai – Thai

Tibetan Food – Tibetan

Turkish Gozleme – Turkish

The Twisted Pepper – West Indies/Caribbean

Yassna’s Pitteria – Bosnian/Herzegovinian

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Asai Arte and Colombia – Colombian

Chiara Jewellery – Italian

Chooh la la – French

Koguis – Colombian

Henna Art – Indian

Lao Silk & Craft – Laotian

La Calaca – Mexican

Mundo Maya – Latin American

Om Art Gallery – Indian

OM Designs – Indonesian

Omkara Designs – Indian

Radha Rani – Indian

Roots Art – Panamanian

Sankofa Fair Trade – African

Turkish Magic – Turkish

Yak Yak Yak – Nepalese

The Viva Victoria Multicultural Festival is part of Cultural Diversity Week, a statewide celebration of Victoria’s cultural, linguistic and religious diversity.

The week is held annually to coincide with the United Nations’ International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination on 21 March, with the week running from 14 to 22 March in 2015.

During the week hundreds of events and activities will take place across this State to celebrate the harmony we have achieved within our diversity.

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Take the tram to Viva Victoria Multicultural Festival! Tram services running along Swanston Street and Flinders Street will get you to Federation Square.

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