Cultural Diversity Week takes place from 17 to 23 March this year. It provides us with an opportunity to embrace and celebrate the rich multicultural fabric of the Boroondara community.
Boroondara is home to residents from over 150 countries, speaking more than 120 languages and practising over 39 religions. More than half of Boroondara’s residents are second-generation Australians, with 56% having one or both parents born overseas.
Events near you
During Cultural Diversity Week, Boroondara will host exciting events and activities to mark the occasion. Highlights include:
- R&B and soul evening with singer-songwriter Glen Wee at Kew Court House on Thursday 20 March
- Kite decorating workshop with kites from various cultures at Camberwell Library on Friday 21 March
- Community bystander training at Canterbury Neighbourhood Centre on Friday 21 March
- Indonesian shadow puppet performance at Hawthorn Arts Centre on Saturday 22 March
- Traditional Chinese drumming workshop at Greythorn Community Hub on Sunday 23 March.
For full event details and to register for events, please click the relevant event listing below.
Music for the Soul
Kite making and decorating workshop
Community bystander training
Indonesian shadow puppet performance
Chinese drumming workshop
Our cultural heritage at a glance
To find out more about the cultural makeup of Boroondara, including census data, population trends, language usage and ancestry, visit our Cultural Diversity page.
Boroondara Multicultural Action Plan 2024–26
City of Boroondara will launch its Multicultural Action Plan 2024-26 on Thursday 20 March as part of our Cultural Diversity Week celebrations. The launch will be part of our R&B and soul evening featuring Glen Wee. Please register to attend this event.
This plan outlines our commitment to fostering an inclusive and welcoming community, promoting multiculturalism and ensuring everyone feels connected and valued. Read more about our Multicultural Action Plan 2024–26.
International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
During Cultural Diversity Week, we invite you to reflect on March 21, the UN’s International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. This day highlights the importance of celebrating and advocating for multicultural communities around the world. We encourage ongoing conversations about diversity, belonging and inclusion long after Cultural Diversity Week has ended.