On Saturday, May 26, The Philippine Multicultural festival took place at the Sunnybank State High School.
Hosts, Mauro and Cecilia Somodio welcomed special guests: Mr Graham Perrett MP, Mr. Peter Russo MP and Cr Angela Owen.
Representatives from the South Brisbane District Police Liaison Unit were also in attendance to officially kick off this annual event.
Despite the cool weather, attendance soared throughout the day. The festival featured several food stalls, folk music and dance performances along with information stalls by several local businesses and not-for-profit organisations.
Police Liaison Officer, Yen Nguyen performing a traditional folk dance named Tinikling
Police Liaison Officer, Yen Nguyen also had the chance to take part in the Tinikling, a traditional folk dance involving two people tapping and sliding bamboo poles on the ground and against each other in coordination with dancers stepping over and between poles in time with music.
Police Liaison Officers enjoying the festival with locals
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