Victoria hosts annual Premier’s Multicultural Gala Dinner

The Victorian Multicultural Commission (VMC) hosted the annual Premier’s Multicultural Gala Dinner at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. The event, themed ‘Stories of Us’, brought together more than 1,200 guests to celebrate the diverse migration stories and cultural identities that shape Victoria.

The evening featured global musical and dance performances from Africa, Europe, the Middle East, South-East Asia, the Pacific Islands, and South America. A cultural bazaar showcased traditions from various community groups, including Ukrainian, Chinese, Bengali, Iranian, Persian, Latin American, and Fijian communities.

Attendees included Victorian Premier Ben Carroll, Minister for Multicultural Affairs Paul Edbrooke, and Federal Assistant Minister for Citizenship, Customs and Multicultural Affairs Julian Hill. During the event, Premier Carroll indicated that an announcement regarding language programs would be made in the near future.