Pako Festa is the largest free celebration of cultural diversity in Australia! Every year, since 1983, it attracts scores of people from our local and cultural communities, professional performers, community groups, schools, businesses, street traders and artists from all walks of life..
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The pulse of Pako Festa begins with the shiver of maracas and the flutter of a rhumba - and we welcome our leading lady Carmen Miranda!
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It's in the clatter of the clog dancers, the blast of the bagpipes and the pure power of the African percussion. You can hear it in the beat of the Japanese Taiko and the ancient drumming of the Indian Dohl. It's all around you, it's everywhere, you can't avoid it's rhyme or rhythm. It's the sound of the heart of our fabulous Festa, it's 'The Beat of Pako'.
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Theme for Pako Festa 2013 "Wonders of the World"
Ever wanted to share a photo of yourself standing on the Great Wall of China, sitting in front of the Taj Mahal, Kissing a camel with the Egyptian Pyramids behind you or standing in front of the Colosseum? At Pako Festa you can! Visit the Wonders of the World Wall in Albert Street for your chance to get your photos on the big screen! Look out for Diversitat staff with iPads waiting at the wall for you. The photos will be available on our website at a later date.
About The Festa
Pako Festa is the largest free celebration of cultural diversity in Australia! Every year, since 1983, it attracts scores of people from our local and cultural communities, professional performers, community groups, schools, businesses, street traders and artists from all walks of life.
Coming together in harmony, up to 100,000 people meet to enjoy a smorgasbord of cultural food, folk dancing, the famous Pako Parade, workshops, art exhibitions, films, craft displays, free activities for children and an amazing day of non-stop entertainment.
Pako Festa prides itself as being a free event, accessible to all who want to share the enriching experience of multiculturalism. All you need to bring for a great day out is a happy heart and an open mind.
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Announcing the official FREE Pako Festa event app! links below.
Don’t miss your opportunity to know about all the events, the great pako parade, where to see the Channel 7 stars and discover a culinary delight with the street lined with food stalls. You can even create your own schedule for the day so you don’t miss your favourite musical acts and cultural dance groups!
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Pako Festa prides itself as being a free event; it is also “access friendly” allowing people of all abilities to share the enriching experience of multiculturalism. All you need to enjoy Pako Festa is a happy heart and an open mind.
Pakofesta Program & Street Map
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