The Cooma Multicultural Festival 2025 is set to illuminate Centennial Park in a celebration of diversity and heritage this Sunday, March 16. The festival, brimming with colour and vibrant multicultural displays, highlights the region’s rich history of migration and remains a cornerstone of community spirit in the Snowy Mountains.
PHOTO: The vibrant colours and decorative costumes bring Cooma to life. CREDIT: Cooma Multicultural Centre.
Starting at 10AM and continuing through to 4PM, festival-goers can enjoy a packed program with around 30 performances from local and visiting artists. Celebrating cultures from across the globe, attendees will be treated to displays from various cultures such as Serbian, Ukrainian, Chilean, East African, and Colombian performers. Enlivening the atmosphere, traditional dances such as Samba, will take centre stage, as well as the much anticipated Greek plate-breaking tradition.
Food enthusiasts can look forward to a culinary journey with over eight food stalls presenting an array of global cuisines. From the aromatic dishes of India and Sri Lanka to the vibrant flavours of Thailand, Malaysia, and South America, there’s something for every palate. The festival will feature the popular ‘Taste of Ethiopia’ stall, returning by popular demand after last year’s success.
PHOTO: The array of cuisine is sure to satisfy the senses.
Yvi Henderson, Manager of the Cooma Multicultural Centre, expressed excitement for the upcoming event, saying, “We are very lucky this year, we’ve got lots of local performances, more than any of the other multicultural festivals. So with the many migrant families we have in town now, they all have incredible talent, and they’re all going to showcase something.”
The festival is generously supported by Multicultural New South Wales, Snowy Hydro – Future Generation, and Rotary. In the event of rain, the celebrations will move indoors to the multi-function centre, ensuring the festivities continue uninterrupted. This much-anticipated event promises to be a celebration of unity, culture, and community participation.
Thank you for helping promote the Cooma Multicultural Festival. We had a fantastic day, with lots of yummy food, amazing performances and lots of smiling people!