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Harmony Day

Published on: March 2025

Record: HANSARD-1323879322-151851

Harmony Day

Ms FELICITY WILSON (North Shore)

—Harmony Day was celebrated last week, and I recognise the many cultures, traditions, and languages that enrich the North Shore. My community shares a commitment to inclusivity and mutual respect. Harmony Day serves as a reminder of the importance of acceptance and respect. In my community, we have more than 50 different cultural groups that reside in our community, speaking 33 different languages other than English. Schools across my electorate celebrated Harmony Day through an array of cultural events, encouraging students to dress in their traditional dress from their heritage, or to wear a splash of orange to celebrate. Some schools also raised funds for relevant charities through gold coin donations, including the Australian Anti-Racism Charity. I commend all the schools in my community who put effort into ensuring a fun and vibrant Harmony Day for the students of the lower north shore. I acknowledge the importance of Harmony Day – in teaching and promoting acceptance, and in making all members of our community feel valued. I want to thank everyone in my electorate who promotes the values of harmony and inclusion.