Celebrating diversity

The children from Gowrie Victoria Docklands celebrated “Cultural Diversity Week” last month with a multicultural music day.

Musicians Lamine Sonko and Seydou Sow from African Party and Seini Taumoepeam from Sista Native entertained the crowd of children with music, dance and stories.

According to Gowrie educator Cerri May, the children had been learning and sharing cultural knowledge with each other throughout “Cultural Diversity Week” through songs, music and food.

“At the centre, the educators and children have a strong sense of identity, building on the children’s knowledge of their own culture and learning about other cultures,” Ms May said.

“These types of experiences support children’s knowledge and understanding of the world and encourages them to be part of their local community.”

The performances were made possible through a $700 grant from the Victorian Multicultural Commission.