Harmony Day
- What is Harmony Day?
Harmony Day is celebrated annually on 21 March in Australia since
1999 that coinciding with Elimination of Racial Discrimination. It marks with
community event and social activities in the local. Harmony Day acknowledge the
contribution of multicultural communities to Australian society. Therefore, Australian
celebrated it with community festival and events include global music, dance,
food and traditional cloths.
- What is the "message “of Harmony Day?
Through this day, people express respect, celebrating diversity
and belonging that highlighted the message of social cohesion and racial
harmony.
- What is the official colour for the day?
The official colour for the day is orange.
4.
What does the colour stand
for / why was this colour chosen?
Orange has been chosen to stand for Harmony Day. It represents the
sign of meaningful conversation and social communication. More as, it refers
to the freedom of expression and encouragement of mutual respect toward cultural diversity.
- What other important International day shares the day with Harmony day? What connection do these days have with each other?
Harmony
week and United Nations’ International
Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination share the same day which focuses on celebrating the
multi-cultural aspect and promote an-racism.
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