Hume Holi Festival of Colours
Ros SPENCE (Kalkallo – Minister for Agriculture, Minister for Community Sport, Minister for Carers and Volunteers) (09:49): I was thrilled to recently attend, along with the terrific member for Greenvale, the Hume Holi festival at Anzac Park in Craigieburn. It was also very fitting that this event held on International Women’s Day was organised by the team of outstanding women at AWA, the Australian Women’s Association. Thank you again to Raj Mann, Pooja Punjabi and Kiran Sood, who once again made this great event happen in our community. These outstanding women arrange these local festivals so that our wonderful diverse community can join in celebrating days of such cultural significance. Thank you also to the sponsors who help make these events possible and to the traders and services that attended. Well done to all who performed and entertained the crowds throughout the day and into the night. There was plenty going on, with all the stalls, the rides and the food available – there really was something for everyone. It is always terrific to see so many people come together to catch up with family and friends and celebrate important events. Add the bursts of coloured powder that covered everyone in attendance and you really do have a very special day of love, laughter, celebration and joy. Well done to everyone involved, and happy Holi to all who celebrate.