Funding boost to support Filipino community festivals and events in NSW

The government announced funding boost to support Filipino community organisations to host cultural celebrations, events, and multicultural projects statewide.

Philippine Christmas Festival 2018

Source: RMasinag/SBS Filipino

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.
Philippine Christmas Festival 2018
Source: RMasinag/SBS Filipino
“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.”
Official opening of 30th Fiesta Kultura 2018
Official opening of 30th Fiesta Kultura 2018 Source: Asher Mendigorin
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.”
Fiesta Kultura
Source: SBS Filipino/RMasinag
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.

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