Council News Issue No: 117
CITY OF WAGGA WAGGA
FIRST PRINTED SATURDAY 22 OCTOBER 2016
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CULTURAL EXPLOSION: Wagga’s diverse culture was on display as part of the Fusion16 multicultural street festival on 15 October. Photos: Heidrun Lohr
Thousands flock to Fusion16 Fusion16 burst to life at the weekend with more than 10,000 people filling the Civic Centre precinct to enjoy all the fun, flavours and flair of the city’s annual multicultural street festival. For the sixth consecutive year Wagga Wagga’s culture took centre stage, bringing together all that is great from the 98 cultures who call the City of Wagga Wagga home. “Food, music, art and entertainment from across the globe combined in harmony to show Wagga Wagga’s diversely-rich
community,” Community Sector Manager Janice Summerhayes said. “Thanks goes to the Wagga Wagga community for supporting the day, with numbers on par with previous years, and to all the stall holders, artists and entertainments who made the day possible.” While the aromas of the food village have gone and the entertainment main stage has been packed away, part of the City of Wagga Wagga’s Fusion16 will be sticking around a little longer. 98 Faces from 98 Places, an art installation made up of tile decals by photographer Yenny Huber, will remain in the Civic Centre forecourt for the next few weeks. The large-scale artwork features portraits of Wagga people captured by Ms Huber on the streets of Wagga Wagga over two
days. The collection also features archival images from the Museum of the Riverina, Wagga Wagga City Library and Charles Sturt University Riverina Regional Archives. “98 Faces from 98 Places continues the Fusion theme by showcasing the diverse cultural heritage and multi-faith community of our City, both past and present,” Mrs Summerhayes said. “The installation is a great conversations starter, so if you did not make it to Fusion at the weekend or would simply like to view the installation head to the front of the Civic Centre on Baylis Street for a look.” Fusion16 was proudly funded and presented by the City of Wagga Wagga and Multicultural NSW in partnership with Multicultural Council of Wagga Wagga, Riverina Community College and major sponsor The Daily Advertiser. FACES: 98 Faces from 98 Places is on exhibition in the Civic Centre Forecourt as part of Fusion16.
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