Thousands take part in local Vaisakhi celebrations

Police Liaison Officers took time out of their day to attend local Vaisakhi Celebrations at the Rocklea Showgrounds last weekend.
The Sikh New Year Festival of Vaisakhi (also known as Baisakhi) is one of the most significant dates in the Sikh Calendar. The celebration marks the start of the Punjabi New Year and the anniversary of the year (1699) when Sikhism was born as a collective faith tradition. For farmers in Punjab India, this period is an opportunity to give thanks for the past year’s plentiful harvest and a chance to pray for good yields in the year to come.
Over 2,500 attendees graced the colourful event with performances from several local and international talents. Crowds were on their best behaviour with lively music, fresh food and dance on display long through the night.
Many thanks to the organisers for their hard work behind the scenes.
From the team here at the SBD Police

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Football, friendship and family fun on display in Acacia Ridge

Representatives from the South Brisbane District’s Police Liaison Unit were honoured to be part of the inaugural MDA, Somali Community Association and Brisbane City Council Family Fun Day at the Spanish Centre, Acacia Ridge.
Liaison Officers Hamza Shale, Nasra Aden and Yen Nguyen alongside Senior Officers Loc Tran and Mary Kenyi had the chance to say welcome to our new neighbours from Eritrea, Ethiopia, India, Liberia, Somalia and Sudan.
Over April 7 and 8, more than 1000 attendees had the opportunity to learn more about the role of the PLO’s and how we as can assist the local community, as well as receiving important information on personal and home safety and how to make the most of living in our great community.
Many thanks to all the teams who competed in football tournament as part of the event. Congratulations to the Somali Community Association of Queensland for claiming their hard earned victory.

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