Launch Beta! There's little doubt that Australia is one of the most culturally diverse nations on the planet. Our population is made up of people representing virtually every cultural background. Our society is a huge melting pot of colour, flavour and diversity. Harmony Day, which is observed each year on March 21, celebrates this diversity, aiming to foster inclusiveness, respect and the idea that people of all different cultures can make a valuable contribution to society.
We all have something interesting and authentic to bring to the table. And our society is stronger, richer and more interesting because of this. Here are five areas in which Australia comes together to find some culturally common ground, every day of the year. As great as the sausage sanga and meat pie are, where would Australia be without such mouthwatering multicultural staples like pizza, kebabs, dim sims, butter chicken, pad thai, gyros and chow mein.
Why Harmony Day is represented by the colour Orange? Orange is the official colour of Harmony Day. Traditionally, the colour orange is associated with social communication and stimulating two-way conversations.
A warm and inviting colour, it motivates people to think and have a meaningful talk! It also relates to the freedom of thoughts, ideas and encouraging people to develop mutual respect. The colour orange is taken as a symbol of a change in attitude from racism and discrimination to understanding, peace and harmony. With all the attributes that colour orange signifies, people are encouraged to wear the colour orange to show their support for cultural diversity and inclusiveness on Harmony Day since it was first celebrated in Australia in The Diversity at Enable College Enable College is a very diverse and cultural friendly place to study, and our courses reflect the same philosophy.
We aim to foster an environment that welcomes, accepts and embraces the diversity of our staff and students. Get everybody to make a card for their dish explaining what it is and why they brought it, helping everybody connect to each other's cultures. Our mouths are watering just thinking about these recipes that young people on the ReachOut Forums shared:.
The folks who organise Harmony Week have made a handy calendar. Realising that somebody else has felt the same way or made the same mistake helps you feel less alone. Check out this short vid to hear from Roxy on how she found the strength to share her story.
Hearing from others about their culture can be super interesting — just check out what some young people in our forums shared. It can also help you process your own thoughts and feelings. Carve some time out to hang with a friend or family member and ask what culture means to them. Sri Lanka was historically a trading port as well as longstanding centre for Buddhist studies - people from many different kingdoms in East Asia, the Middle East, and even Africa and Europe would come to trade resources and knowledge, and that had a pretty strong effect on the cuisine.
Feeling nervous about having a chat — check out our 3 steps to better communication. Use Harmony Week as a chance to prioritise a Skype sesh — the wonders of technology now means your friends and family are only a click away.
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