Melbourne’s Immigration Museum is set to host a weekend celebration of Cultural Diversity Week on Saturday 22 March from 10 am to 8 pm and Sunday 23 March from 10 am to 5 pm. This free event invites visitors to enjoy a variety of performances, family-friendly activities, international cuisines, and a maker’s market.
The museum’s courtyard will feature live music and dance performances representing various cultures. Attendees can explore stalls offering handmade crafts and products from local artisans, providing an opportunity to engage with Melbourne’s diverse creative community.
As part of the Sunday programme, the event will showcase Whelk, an ambient music and poetry collaboration between multi-instrumentalist Genevieve Fry and artist Manisha Anjali. Performing from 3 to 4 pm in the Courtyard, Whelk blends ethereal harp, textural percussion, and otherworldly incantations, creating an immersive auditory experience. Fry’s compositions draw from the natural world, encouraging introspection, while Anjali’s poetic expressions explore the language of dreams, exile, and the more-than-human world.
This event aligns with the broader Cultural Diversity Week celebrations occurring across Victoria from 17 to 23 March 2025. The theme for this year, ‘Embrace the Journey, Shape Our Future,’ encourages reflection on personal cultural stories and those of others, fostering understanding and connection within the community.
In addition to the festivities at the Immigration Museum, the Victorian Multicultural Festival will take place at Grazeland in Spotswood from 21 to 23 March. This festival offers entertainment and cuisine from around the world, further highlighting the state’s multicultural identity.
The Immigration Museum’s weekend celebration provides a platform for individuals and families to experience and appreciate the rich cultural diversity that defines Melbourne. By participating in these events, attendees can contribute to a more inclusive and connected community.
For more information about the Immigration Museum’s event, visit their official website. Details about Cultural Diversity Week and other related events can be found on the Victorian Multicultural Commission’s website.
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