Excellent initiative!
SalamFest: Festival of Peace
Share and celebrate Muslim contributions in arts, culture and cuisine
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Suggested by: Ayesha
Project partner: SalamFest
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Inner Metro
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SalamFest is a unique experience of artistic and cultural expression for all Australians to enjoy. The festival includes singers, dancers, fusion Instrumentals, films, spoken words, Rumi recitals, Sufi music, whirling dervishes, interactive arts, SalamMobile, competitions, workshops and more. Salamfest is a family-friendly festival which captures the true message of Islam, Peace, Love and Compassion. It is an opportunity for communities to engage and connect with everyday Muslims through the sharing of stories, values, arts, culture and cuisine encapsulating the spirit of multiculturalism that Victoria is renowned for. Salamfest is here to create stronger partnerships based on shared values.
SalamFest aims to provide a creative response to the increasing curiosity surrounding local Muslim communities. With a population of over 200,000 people, the Muslim community of Melbourne comprises of over 70 ethnically and linguistically diverse groups. SalamFest, Muslim Arts Festival is an opportunity for Australians to immerse themselves in new cultures and experiences.
The broad aim for the project is to collaborate and develop partnerships based on shared values and joint activities. Projects will support community harmony and resilience and showcase the beauty and diversity of multicultural Victoria.
Project details
Suggested by: Ayesha
Project partner: SalamFest
Region
Inner Metro
Budget
Votes
123 votes received
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Thanks David. Much appreciated :)
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Brings all sorts of people together. A wonderful initiative.
JazzakAllah Khair Karima for your comment. Its feedback like this that keeps us motivated during the challenges of organising the festival.
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I support this great initiative.
Thanks Essan for your continual support. Peace and blessings!
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Excatly thats what world need Peace and harmony among all and SalamFest all about bringing everyone together
JazzakAllah Khair Anna for your comment. Its feedback like this that keeps us motivated during the challenges of organising the festival.
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Awsome project
JazzakAllah Khair Shahana for attending the festival and for your comment. Its feedback like this that keeps us motivated during the challenges of organising the festival. We look forward to seeing you, your family and friends this year inshAllah
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I went to last years salam fest, it was wonderful seeing such diversity in the same place.. Awesome event bringing people together
JazzakAllah Khair Wafa for your wonderful feedback. Stay Blessed always Ameen.
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It's a must event to keep happening in Victoria.
Thanks for the feedback Imad. Much appreciated
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An event that promotes peace and multiculturalism in Victoria. The last 2 years have been very successful and should be even more engaging in 2018.
JazzakAllah Khair Ali for your comment and support. Its feedback like this that keeps us motivated during the challenges of organising the festival.
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A very worthwhile event to share culture and beliefs in our multicultural city
Thanks Lesley, much appreciated. We look forward to seeing you, your family and friends at the festival
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This ia an amzing initiative by Ayesha Bux. She is doing great work for the community. Please support her. Thanks
Thanks Imran, but its a collective effort of all the fantastic people who make up our SalamFest family, including our team, artists, volunteers, audience and beautiful supporters like you.
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Great project
JazzakAllah Khair for your comment. Its feedback like this that keeps us motivated during the challenges of organising the festival.
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Great idea
Thanks for the support! Stay blessed
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Saima
13 Sep 2018
A wonderful initiative
Project Owner
SalamFest > Saima
15 Sep 2018
JazzakAllah Khair Saima.