STORMY weather hampered celebrations at the Kalamunda Water Park when it marked Harmony Day on Tuesday with a family fun day.
YMCA WA chief executive Ross Kyrwood said Harmony Day was an opportunity for all communities to come together to celebrate cultural diversity across the nation.
“We encouraged all of our services, including Kalamunda Water Park, to acknowledge the importance of this day, as it really highlights the inclusive environment we stand for at the Y,” he said.
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Kalamunda Water Park visitors were offered orange zinc and the opportunity to add their handprint to a large poster celebrating cultural diversity.
Meanwhile the City of Swan will host its annual family friendly event at Karajini Oval in Ballajura on Sunday with cultural performances including African drumming, Chinese lion dancers and performances from local schools.
City mayor Mick Wainwright said Harmony Day promoted the message everyone belonged.
“Australia is built on ideas and traditions from all over the world and our country’s cultural diversity is just one of the reason’s this country is so great,” he said.
“More than 30 per cent of the City’s residents are born overseas, which has created a diverse and welcoming community.”
Harmony Day is held every year on March 21 to coincide with United Nations International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination.