The Filipino community will be getting $400,000 in State Government funding to go towards festivals and events across NSW.
Minister for Multiculturalism Ray Williams said he was delighted to be supporting significant Filipino festivals and events across NSW, including Fiesta Kultura and Philippine Pasko Festival.
“It will support Filipino Australians share their culture with the broader NSW community and pass on traditions to younger generations, said Mr Williams.
“We enjoy joining the Filipino community to celebrate Fiesta Kultura at Fairfield Showground and look forward to participating in the upcoming Philippine Food Festival, Philippine Pasko Festival and Pista sa Nayon Festival.”
Member for Riverstone Kevin Conolly said the funding demonstrated the NSW Liberals & Nationals Government commitment to supporting multicultural communities.
“There are more than 110,000 Filipino Australians who call NSW home,” Mr Conolly said.
“These events support our efforts to promote diversity, inclusion and harmony.”
To be eligible for Filipino event grant funding, applicants must be non-profit organisations located in NSW and meet the assessment criteria.
Over the last year, the NSW Liberals and Nationals Government have provided more than $23 million to multicultural communities.
