Harmony Day

 Harmony Day is a day for celebrating many different cultures and backgrounds as Australia is a cultural diversity. It began in 1999, coinciding with the United Nations international Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. It is an opportunity for everyone to come together and participate in local activities each year.

  Australians come all over the world. In the last two centuries people have come from every continent to make Australia become their home. Today there are over 21 million of people living in Australia. They contribute different ideas, religions, languages and customs to Australia and make it an interesting and unique place to live.

  This year, the theme for Harmony Day is ‘Sport: Play, Engage, Inspire’ in recognition of the positive role sport plays in uniting people from different cultures and backgrounds.

  As we know Australia is one of the most multicultural countries in the world, Harmony Day presents an opportunity for Australians to come together to celebrate this great event.