This specific tree will be the centrepiece of the Intereach ‘Harmony in the Gardens’ event that will complement the fanfare of the monthly community market.
Locals will be invited to celebrate Deniliquin and district’s cultural diversity by decorating a cardboard ‘hand print’ or ‘little person’ and then attach it to the tree. The craft tree will be placed on display in the Intereach foyer in Trickett St.
Intereach staff member Wendy Johnston encourages everyone to join in the day.
‘‘This is an opportunity for local people from all cultural backgrounds to come together and reflect on and celebrate our local diversity,’’ she said.
‘‘It will be a very relaxed event, with our tree as the focus for people to leave their message or build a timeline or picture of their family’s history or origin.
‘‘We’ll be engaging with people and offering them the warmth of the community and making them feel part of the community.
‘‘It’s about celebrating and embracing multiculturalism, and there’ll be members of the Deniliquin Multicultural Group on hand to also welcome those who are new to our community.’’
Harmony Day is celebrated nation-wide and this year has been re-named Harmony Week, recognising multiculturalism and inclusiveness.
Intereach’s ‘Harmony in the Gardens’ event will run from 9am to noon on the Napier St side of the gardens.
Intereach staff will also have copies of the ‘Have Your Say’ survey available tomorrow, designed to identify potential service gaps. Fill in the survey and go in the draw to win an iPad Mini. It is also online at www.intereach.com.au.
