Thousands of Queenslanders are set to show support for multicultural communities gathering for Multicultural Australia’s 14 th annual LUMINOUS Lantern Parade to welcome new Queenslanders.
From humble beginnings to becoming the state’s most iconic celebration of multiculturalism, this year’s LUMINOUS Lantern Parade will light up South Brisbane on Friday 4 June, which
will form part of an immersive program of events right across Queensland to celebrate Queensland Day. With COVID-19 causing last year’s event to be hosted through virtual and neighbourhood
events, Multicultural Australia CEO Christine Castley said it will be wonderful to see LUMINOUS back at South Bank Parklands. In 2021, the LUMINOUS program has been expanded far and wide across regional Queensland, igniting local communities to celebrate our state’s rich cultural diversity.
“LUMINOUS has long served as a wonderful way for the Queensland community to come together in celebration of our country’s multiculturalism and to welcome new Queenslanders,
including migrants, refugees, international students and people seeking asylum,” Ms Castley said. “Following a challenging year for our communities, this year’s LUMINOUS events will be an
opportunity for all Queenslanders to come together and say we are proud of our diverse and welcoming Queensland.
“Like so many newcomers to our countries, coming from Malaysia when I was 15, I understand what it is like to feel disconnected in a strange new land and to then be embraced by the warm welcome of Brisbane and Queensland,” Ms Castley said. “Events like LUMINOUS are so important in our journey to break down barriers for new Australians and to provide a warm welcome for all.”
The larger-than-life Lantern Parade is a free event for all Queenslanders to attend and will end at South Bank Parklands with a world concert in South Bank Pizza. The concert is set to feature a Welcome to Country by Nunukul Yuggera, Brisbane headliners The Mad Mariachi, crowd favourite the Unbreakable Dance Crew, Sahara Dance Company, Brisbane North Chinese Group, Imanzi Rwandan Drumming Group, Cachicamo Latin Harp, Bolivia Marka and more.
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