Vinaka vakalevu to all who attended and participated in our inaugral Victoria Hibiscus Festival 2024 at Melton Entertainment Park on Saturday 29th June 2024.
Thank you to speakers Wurundjeri elder Aunty Julieanne Axford, Talatala Tepola Raicebe, Sylvia Coombe , Steve McGhie MP, John Pesutto, Viv Nguyen - Victorian Multicultural Commissioner , UPCOV Board representative Temese Leilua and our MCs Lette and Miva Nabalarua.
The night would not be possible without the support of our local designers, models and their families , DJ, AV, photographers, MCs, front of stage crew and back stage and the management and staff of the venue.
Thank you also to our sponsers and supporters
Department of Multicultural Affairs
Centre for Multicultural Youth (CMY)
Oceania Institute, University of Melbourne
Scanlon Foundation
Western Bulldogs Community Foundation
JEVIK Island taste Foodtruck & Catering
United Pasifika Council of Victoria
Victoria Samoan Advisory Council Incorporated - VICSAC
Victorian Multicultural Commission
Nauru Community Australia Inc.
Niue Community Council of Victoria Inc
PNG Wantoks
Papua New Guinea Australia Association Victoria (PNGAAV)
Australian Integrated Fijian Association of Victoria Incorporated
Australian Integrated Care Services Pty Ltd
Lewa's Creations
VAKZ
Melton Entertainment
Holden family from Bendigo
Anora's Scented Candles By Jeanne
Professional photos will be put up in the coming week , please enjoy below photos taken by various attendees.
