Cultural Fest 08
13 - 17 August
Strand Park,
Townsville.
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Townsville Cultural Fest 08
During 5 fun filled days of dance, food, music, arts, workshops and sports Cultural Fest brings the Townsville region to life. From the 13 – 17 August 2008, join us for food, fun and friendship.
Cultural Fest’s theme of ‘Unity in Diversity’ brings together people from all walks of life in the spirit of fun and friendship giving the festival a magical feeling. The Townsville City Council and Cultural Fest organisers, the Migrant Resource Centre Townsville Thuringowa welcome you to enjoy Cultural Fest 2008. There’s no better place to be!
Townsville 13 – 17 August 2008, Strand Park,
- $3 Entry, kids under 10 free
- Alcohol and smoke free event
- Leave the car at home! – Shuttle bus service from the city and Dean Street Carpark.
Opening Hours -
Wednesday 13th 5.30pm-10.00pm
Thursday 14th 5.30pm – 10.00pm
Friday 15th 10.30am – 10.30pm
Saturday 16th 10.00am – 10.30pm
Sunday 17th 10.00am – 8.00pm
Cultural Fest 08 Highlights
Come along to Cultural Fest to enjoy our many highlights. There is something for everyone at Cultural Fest!
Cultural Fest Features
Global Village
Explore 60 island style huts that house Cultural Fest's amazing selection of arts, crafts and activity stalls.
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FoodFest
Indulge at over 25 food stalls featuring food from all over the globe; it’s the best time of year tempt yourself with Townsville’s best, cheapest and widest variety of culinary fare.
Save the World Day
Go Green! Join 25 exhibitors to learn about new technologies and environmental ideas to help save our planet!
Peace Pigeon Release & Multifaith Prayers for Peace
Join Townsville’s religious leaders to pray for global peace. 300 pigeons will be released in a glorious display.
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Aussie Jigsaw Puzzle
See the world’s biggest jigsaw! It’s a 3m high map of Australia decorated with messages from 19 North Queensland high schools about our country, its heritage and its future.
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Young and Wise Ceremony
Honour the contribution, sacrifices and spirit of older Australians. Join school students and senior citizens from around the region in a celebration of older people’s experience and knowledge.
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Song, Dance, Passion!
Cultural Fest Staged Entertainment
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Bollywood Night
Bollywood style comes to Townsville! World class performers from Singapore will headline this spectacular of colour and magic. Indian culture, song and performance will dazzle in a line-up of traditional, funky and fun acts. Learn more... Pacific Rhythms Concert
An exciting concert will feature our best Pacific Island entertainment. Lively performances include a Hula ‘dance off’, drum beats and large male and female dance troops. Join the colour and excitement as the best of the Pacific take to the stage! Learn more...-
Tropigo Carnival
History in the making! Crowds will line the Strand to watch 50 colourful floats, marching groups and dancers show off the spirit of the Cultural Fest. Come and watch the colour, festivity and magic of Townsville's colourful street carnival.Learn more... -
Cultural Fest Idol
Vote for your favourite group in Cultural Fest! Winners will be announced on Saturday at 9.30pm – be there to see if your favourite won!Learn more... -
Didgi-Fire Indigenous Concert
The stamping feet of dancers is enhanced by didgeridoo and rhythms.Learn more... -
Citizenship Ceremony
Join new Aussies as they take part in an Australian Citizenship Ceremony. Officiating will be Mayor Les Tyrell and Mr Peter Lindsay MP, Member for Herbert.Learn more...
