Harmony Week in Perth will take place from 17 until 23rd March 2025. This is a time to celebrate all the vibrant and wonderful cultures that make up our community. This year’s theme is “Harmony- we all have a role to play!” As schools prepare to celebrate Harmony Day, so do our different local councils with library events, festivals, dancing and much more for everyone. So, come along and explore Harmony Week in Perth with Buggybuddys!
Altone Comes Alive
Get ready for an unforgettable day of fun, culture and connection this Harmony Week as Altone Comes Alive returns to Altone Park in Beechboro. This much-loved annual event, hosted by the City of Swan, celebrates the incredible diversity and unity of our community, bringing together people of all ages and backgrounds for a vibrant day out. This family-friendly event offers something for everyone, with live entertainment, a bustling marketplace of community stalls, and delicious food trucks showcasing flavours from around the world, there is plenty to see, taste and do. Kids and families are in for a treat with free festival rides, face painting, henna tattoos, bouncing castles, mini golf, and so much more. Whether you’re exploring the stalls, enjoying performances from talented local artists, or simply soaking up the festive atmosphere, Altone Comes Alive is the perfect way to celebrate Harmony Week and connect with your community. It’s not just a festival. It’s a chance to celebrate what makes our community thrive – diversity, connection, and collaboration. So, mark your calendars and bring your family and friends to join in the fun.
Stories at Willetton – Week 5 – Harmony Day Celebration
Join us as we share our favourite picture books, stories, songs and rhymes to encourage a love for reading, introduce children to the wonderful world of books, and let their imaginations run wild.
Recommended for children aged 3-5 years and their families.
Please note – bookings are NOT required.
You are welcome to drop in to our session on the day.
For more information please visit the Library Website
Punjabi Bilingual Story Time – Thornlie
Celebrating culture and language in our City
Bilingual story time is a fun way for children to learn about the diverse cultures and languages within our community and continue to develop their early literacy skills. Together we will enjoy songs, rhymes, stories and fun crafts in an interactive session. Join us at Thornlie Library as we explore the Punjabi language in celebration of Harmony Week. For children of all ages and their caregivers. Bookings are not required for this program; however, space is limited, and places are allocated via a token system. Please collect a token on arrival (first come, first served). Parents please note that all children 12 years and under must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian at all times.
Tagalog Bilingual Story Time
Celebrating culture and language in our City
Bilingual story time is a fun way for children to learn about the diverse cultures and languages within our community and continue to develop their early literacy skills. Together we will enjoy songs, rhymes, stories and fun crafts in an interactive session. Join us at Amherst Village Library as we explore the Tagalog language in celebration of Harmony Week.
For children of all ages and their caregivers. Bookings are not required for this program; however, space is limited, and places are allocated via a token system. Please collect a token on arrival (first come, first served).
Parents please note that all children 12 years and under must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian at all times.
Mandarin Stars Story Time
Celebrating culture and language in our City
Join us at Gosnells Library for a special Harmony Day Mandarin Stars Story Time on Wednesday, 19th March 2025 at 10.30am! This engaging 1-hour interactive session presented by Mandarin Stars is designed to immerse children in the beauty of Chinese culture and language through music, movement, storytelling, puppet show, arts and crafts, and basic Mandarin language learning. They’ll also get to experience fun cultural games, practice chopstick skills, and try their hand at Chinese calligraphy. Come along and celebrate Harmony Day with us as we embrace diversity, learn new skills, and have fun together.
For children aged 3-5 years.
Bookings are not required for this program; however, space is limited, and places are allocated via a token system. Please collect a token on arrival (first come, first served).
Parents please note that all children 12 years and under must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian at all times.
Vietnamese Dance and Culture for Harmony Week @ Wanneroo Library
Come along and learn about vietnamese classical dance. Predominantly performed during Lunar New Year and Mid-Autumn Festival, Vietnamese dancing has been an innate part of Vietnamese culture since ancient times. Featuring great skill, this dance will have participants amazed at the sight before them.
Target audience: all ages
FREE: bookings essential
Please cancel your tickets or advise one of our team if your plans change and you are unable to attend this event.
Harmony Week at Girrawheen Hub
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- Date: 20th March 2025
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- Location: Girrawheen Hub, 11 Patrick Court, Girrawheen
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- Time: 14:00 – 17:00
- Cost: FREE
Girrawheen Hub will come alive with a flurry of fun activities, games and performances.
Join us for this family-friendly celebration of our diverse community this Harmony Week. Enjoy cultural stalls, kids’ games and plenty of fun, community-led activities, including:
- craft activities
- Henna and face painting
- giant games
- an ice-cream van!
This event is being delivered in collaboration with Naala Djookan Healing Centre.
Harmony Week – Auslan workshop with Nobuo (Ages 5-12)
Welcome to Harmony Week – Auslan workshop with Nobuo!
Come join us for an exciting workshop where you can learn Australian Sign Language (Auslan) with deaf Auslan teacher Nobuo. You will learn basic greetings, alphabet, colours and animals in this engaging workshop.
Date: Thu Mar 20, 2025
Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Bayswater Library
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn a new language and connect with others in our community. See you there!
Experience Flamenco Dance for Harmony Week @ Girrawheen Library
Danza Viva is the longest running Spanish Dance Academy in WA. Director Sofia Pratt is passionate about flamenco, an artform based on the various folkloric music traditions of southern Spain and developed within the Gitano (Romani) subculture of the region of Andalusia, southern Spain.
Target audience: all ages
FREE: bookings essential
Please cancel your tickets or advise one of our team if your plans change and you are unable to attend this event.
Traditional Music & Bon Dance of Japan for Harmony Week @ Clarkson Library
Come along and listen to Sanshi play the shinobue and taiko. Shinobue is a Japanese side-blown bamboo flute that has a high-pitched but melodic sound. Traditionally shinobue plays an important part in the music festivals, folksongs, Shinto ritual and theatre performances of kabuki. The taiko or drum has been part of Japanese culture for centuries. When hit hard with bachi, taiko can produce sounds topping 130 decibels, a sound level on par with a jet plane! Sanshi will also guide you though some songs, moves and dances.
Target audience: all ages
FREE: bookings essential
Please cancel your tickets or advise one of our team if your plans change and you are unable to attend this event.
Bilingual Storytime – Cantonese at Riverton Library – Harmony Week
Join volunteers Gladys and her team celebrate Harmony week. 2025 theme is ‘Harmony- we all have a role to play!’
The session will begin with singing and storytelling incorporating Cantonese and English. All language abilities are welcome.
We invite families to bring their cultural food to share after the session. Fruit will be available from Canning Libraries.
Important information
- Eventbrite bookings essential
Multicultural Evening in the Park
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- Date: 21st March 2025
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- Location: Hudson Park, Girrawheen
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- Time: 15:00 – 19:00
- Cost: FREE!
Celebrate the different cultures that make up our community at this Harmony Week event. With colourful cultural performances, food trucks from around the globe, local crafts, and plenty of fun!
Harmony Week – Bollywood Dancing (Ages 5-12)
Harmony Week – Bollywood Dancing (Ages 5+)
Come join us for a fun-filled afternoon of Bollywood dancing at Morley Library! Let’s celebrate diversity and harmony through the vibrant and energetic moves of Bollywood. This event is perfect for anyone aged 5 and above who loves to dance and have a great time. No experience necessary, just bring your enthusiasm and get ready to groove! Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to learn some new dance moves and connect with others in the community. See you there!
Date: Fri Mar 21 2025
Time: 15:30:00 GMT+0800 (Australian Western Standard Time)
Location: Morley Library
Festival of Culture
Join us for a vibrant celebration of multiculturalism!
Date: Friday 21 March 2025
Time: 5.00 – 7.00pm
Venue: North Perth Town Hall and Multicultural Gardens, View Street, North Perth
Cost: FREE
Discover the rich cultural heritage of our diverse community through the sights, sounds and tastes of our multicultural community. North Perth Town Hall and Multicultural Gardens will be transformed into a colourful outdoor fiesta. Come along and enjoy the festivities.
Registrations are recommended. For more information contact community.development@vincent.wa.gov.au or 9273 6000
Harmony Festival
Showcasing Serpentine Jarrahdale’s cultural diversity, this hugely popular festival features a range of cultural dances and performances, live music, demonstrations, market stalls and a selection of international food vendors. Entry is free. Registrations aren’t required. This event is proudly supported by Alcoa and Lotterywest.
Harmony Festival – City of Belmont
Harmony Under the Stars: Free Outdoor Movie Night!
Saturday 22 March | From 5.00pm | Market Square
Celebrate Harmony Week with the City of Subiaco at the Subi Night Markets! Wear your cultural attire and gather with friends and family for an evening under the stars. Embrace cultural diversity with a film screening, captivating lion dance performance, henna art, arts and crafts, Aboriginal face painting, games and prizes.
Pack a picnic, bring a mat or low chairs, and enjoy free popcorn—or purchase a delicious meal from the Subi Night Market stalls. Don’t miss this unforgettable night of community and culture!
Entertainment:
5.00pm – 6.30pm: Aboriginal face painting, henna painting, arts and crafts and games.
5.30pm – 6.00pm: Lion dancing performance
Movie: Kung Fu Panda (movie starts after sunset)
About Harmony Week
Harmony Week is the celebration that recognises our diversity and brings together Australians from all different backgrounds.It’s about inclusiveness, respect and a sense of belonging for everyone.
To honour traditions and celebrate diversity, we encourage you to wear your cultural attire!
Additional information
Getting to the event: The Subi Night Market is located in Market Square Park, Corner of Roberts Rd and Haydn Bunton Dr, Subiaco
Subiaco train station right next door to the event site (2min walk). The train is on the Fremantle line.
Parking: The interactive parking map helps visitors find affordable and accessible parking. Patrons are encouraged to download the EasyPark app for full access to all parking in the area.
For more information on getting around Subiaco or alternate parking available in the area please visit the city’s website.
Access and inclusion: There will be accessible all-gender toilets. Please note this a grassed area, if you require further assitance please contact: 9237 9327
Ticket information: This is a free event, you are not required to bring a ticket with you.
Adverse weather: In the event of adverse weather attendees will be notified of an alternate venue or event cancellation.
More information: For more events and programs visit the City of Subiaco events calendar
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