The tastes, sights and sounds of the world will come alive on the Terrigal foreshore on Saturday, March 25, with the return of Central Coast Council’s Harmony Day event, Flavours by the Sea.
The annual celebration of the region’s multicultural diversity with a taste of the world’s best food, music, and art will be on display along the Terrigal waterfront from 11am to 3pm.
Council’s Unit Manager Community and Culture Glenn Cannard said the popular event brought the community together to celebrate our differences.
“This annual event celebrates the many cultures that make up our community, embracing the ‘everyone belongs’ message of Harmony Day by showcasing sensational music and cuisine from local eateries,” he said.
“Everyone is invited to savour the flavour and excite those tastebuds while experiencing all the different cultures on the Coast through the local eateries, as well as activities and music along the foreshore.
“Council is proud to offer the community the opportunity to enjoy free live entertainment from a wide range of artists as well as roving entertainment, caricature drawings, pop-up entertainment, community artwork, workshops, a guided ceremonial dance and much more.”
To complement the Terrigal event, Gosford Regional Gallery will celebrate Harmony Day with Chohwa – a celebration of Japanese culture – on Sunday, March 26, from 11am to 3pm.
Visitors to the Gallery and Edogawa Gardens can join in on a number of activities such as Japanese kite flying, origami and kite-making activities, Edogawa Garden tours, a Japanese calligraphy workshop, Japanese food and Taiko drumming.
Council Administrator Rik Hart said Flavours by the Sea and Chohwa aimed to build a sense of belonging for an increasingly diverse Central Coast.
“These events are an opportunity to recognise our growing diversity, community spirit and great natural environment that makes our region a great place to live, work and play,” he said.
Temporary road closures will be in place along Terrigal Esplanade between Campbell Cres and Kurrawyba Ave from 5am to about 5pm on Saturday, March 25.
A free shuttle bus service will be in operation.
For the full schedule as well as more information on the events, go online to lovecentralcoast.com/flavours-by-the-sea
Flavours by the Sea is supported by the NSW Government’s Reconnecting Regional NSW Funding and Central Coast Council.
Source:
Media release, Mar 16
Central Coast Council