Celebrate Harmony Week in the City of Salisbury

The City of Salisbury proudly celebrates Harmony Week 2025 from Monday 17 March to Friday 28 March, with a vibrant main event on Friday 28 March, bringing the community together through music, dance, and cultural connection.

Whether you're joining to share your culture, learn something new, or simply enjoy a fantastic community gathering, Harmony Week 2025 is for everyone.

What to expect

Intercultural parade – A spectacular procession led by Indian Dhol and Greek drummers, featuring community groups in traditional attire, cultural flags, and live music as they move through the plaza in a vibrant display of unity and diversity.
Welcome to Country – Uncle Allen Edwards Sr will perform a traditional smoking ceremony and didgeridoo performance to acknowledge the land and its First Nations heritage.
Live cultural performances – A diverse lineup of music and dance acts, including:
- Vonda Last – Indigenous singer-songwriter
- Farhan Shah and Sufi Oz – A multiracial Sufi qawwali ensemble with musicians from Pakistan, India, Ireland, Chile, Italy, Spain, Japan, and Australia
- Lazaro Numa – Cuban jazz and Latin rhythms
- Colombian, Turkish, and Cambodian dance performances
- a crowd sing-along and interactive activities
Market stalls and cultural food options – Hosted by the Australian Refugee Association (ARA), featuring handcrafted goods, cultural gifts, and an exciting selection of global street food.
Inspiring guest speakers – Special address from Hon. Zoe Bettison, Minister for Tourism and Multicultural Affairs, alongside other community leaders.

What to wear

Everyone is encouraged to wear traditional cultural clothing or something orange, a colour symbolising social communication and meaningful conversations.

"Orange is the colour chosen to represent Harmony Week. Traditionally, orange signifies social communication and meaningful conversations. It also relates to the freedom of ideas and encouragement of mutual respect. Australians can choose to wear something orange during Harmony Week to show their support for cultural diversity and an inclusive Australia."

Source: www.harmony.gov.au

Schedule Overview

Time	Activity
9.15 am	Bilingual Storytelling (inside the Salisbury Community Hub Library)
9.30 am	Pre-entertainment and markets
10am	Intercultural parade and Welcome to Country
11am	Guest speakers
11.20am	Cultural music and dance performances
1pm	Lunch program and markets

Friday 28 March 2025

9.15am – Bilingual Storytime – A Filipino-English storytelling session for young children at the Salisbury Community Hub Library.
9.30am – Pre-entertainment – Soft background music by Sufi Oz.
10am – Commedia Dell'arte Play – Featuring Pulcinella, Colombina, and Pantalone.
10.10am – Intercultural parade – Led by Indian Dhol and Greek drummers.
10.30am – Opening Address – Vesna Haracic (City of Salisbury).
10.35am – Welcome to Country – Uncle Allen Edwards Sr, including a didgeridoo performance and smoking ceremony.
10.50am – Mayor’s welcome – Mayor Gillian Aldridge OAM.
11am – Keynote speaker – Hon Zoe Bettison MP, Minister for Multicultural Affairs of SA.
11.10am – Guest speaker – Ms Luisa Greco, Chair of the SA Multicultural Commission.
11.20am – Intercultural video – A short film featuring community stories.
11.30am – First Nations singer – Vonda Last performs.
11.40am – Sufi Qawwali Music – Farhan Shah and Sufi Oz.
12.10pm – First Nations singer – Vonda Last returns for a second performance.
12.20pm – Turkish dances – Belly Dance Elysium and the Turkish Association of SA.
12.35pm – Cuban music – Lazaro Numa.
1pm – Colombian traditional dance – Chonkai Incorporated.
1.10pm – Cambodian Classical Dance – Santipheap Apsara Amatak.
1.20pm – Italian sing-along – Mira Sangregorio and the Boys.
1.30pm – Closing remarks – Emcee.
1.35pm – Lunch program – Featuring live background music.
2pm – Event concludes.

Enjoy a variety of delicious street food and unique handmade goods at the market stalls hosted by the Australian Refugee Association (ARA). Supporting local businesses run by people with refugee experience, the stalls will feature flavors from Syria, Iraq, Egypt, and the Middle East, including:

hawashi – toasted spiced lamb sandwich
shawarmas – chicken, cauliflower, and falafel wraps
kibbeh – spiced meat and bulgur croquettes
falafel – traditional chickpea fritters
sambousek – savoury pastries with meat or vegetarian fillings
dolmas – stuffed grape leaves
kunafa – sweet pastry with cheese and syrup
baklava – layered filo pastry with nuts and honey

Browse a selection of handcrafted clothing, custom artwork, jewellery, and cultural gifts while celebrating the rich traditions of our diverse community.

The intercultural parade is a key highlight of Harmony Week, celebrating Salisbury’s diverse community through music, movement, and culture. Participants are encouraged to wear traditional attire, carry flags, or showcase cultural symbols that represent their heritage.

To take part, please contact:

Email: Mary Ceravolo – mceravolo@salisbury.sa.gov.au
Call: 8406 8513

Expressions of interest for Harmony Week 2025 have now closed. Thank you to everyone who applied.

While applications for this year’s event are closed, we welcome ongoing submissions from cultural performers interested in future Harmony Week celebrations or other City of Salisbury events.

Harmony Week celebrations in the City of Salisbury run from Monday 17 March to Friday 28 March 2025, featuring a variety of programs and activities that celebrate culture, diversity, and inclusion.

Highlights include touring the world through virtual reality (VR), an Iftar dinner, come and try belly dancing, plus more.

Visit www.salisbury.sa.gov.au/harmonyweek to explore the full lineup of events.