Over 200 faith, cultural and community leaders once again graced South Brisbane’s Greek Club to attend the 12th Annual Queensland Police Service Multi-Faith Dinner on Thursday, August 16.
“This evening truly showcases the rich diversity within the Brisbane Region” Senior Police Liaison Officer Ken Rong said.
“Our faith, culture and community show no boundaries and this event continues to go strength to strength each year.”
The event featured several cultural performances, guest speakers and an inspiring keynote address by Harjit Singh, founder of Turbans & Trust.
Turbans and Trust is an initiative started in 2012 to give people an opportunity to learn a little bit about the significance of a turban and to then to use it as a vehicle to open up a conversation about people, faith, difference and community.
“What we do is pretty simple. We tie turbans…for free!” Harjit said.
While the turban is a mandatory article of faith for a practising Sikh, it