Published on 15 March 2021
Harmony Week, which is celebrated from Monday 15 to Sunday 21 March 2021, is all about embracing cultural diversity. This year’s theme is ‘everyone belongs’ and promotes inclusiveness, respect and a sense of belonging for everyone.
Camden Council in celebration of Harmony Week has a number of exciting activities scheduled right across the Camden area. Read on to find out what’s happening over the coming week.
Movie Festival
Council has scheduled a line-up of funny, entertaining and meaningful movies, each with a message that reflects those of Harmony Week.
Rosemary’s Way
Join us for the preview screening of Rosemary’s Way, which celebrates Australia’s Local Hero 2021, Oran Park resident and Council’s Cohesive Communities Advisory Group Member, Rosemary Kariuki, and the group of vulnerable migrant women of suburban Sydney whose lives she helps transform from isolation to connection.
Friday 19 March 2021, 6pm
United Cinemas, Narellan
$1 (Includes Popcorn and Drink)
Bookings: unitedcinemas.com.au/Narellan
Raya and the Last Dragon (PG)
This movie tells the story of a lone warrior who has been tasked to track down the legendary last dragon and restore the fractured community.
Any Session Between
16 and 31 March 2021
United Cinemas, Narellan
$5 General Seating (Includes Popcorn and Drink)
Bookings: unitedcinemas.com.au/narellan
Crazy Rich Asians (PG)
A romantic comedy that follows a Chinese-American professor who travels to meet her
boyfriend’s family and is surprised to discover they are amongst the richest in Singapore.
Saturday 27 March 2021, 10am
United Cinemas, Narellan
$5 General Seating (Includes Popcorn and Drink)
Bookings: unitedcinemas.com.au/Narellan
Harmony Week Lighting
Council is proud to light up its libraries in beautiful soft orange to celebrate Harmony Week and support cultural diversity and inclusive communities.
Orange represents social communication and meaningful conversations; freedom of ideas; and encouragement of mutual respect.
Cultural Fashion Parade Online Photo Competition
Just take a photo of you, your family or your community group in your traditional or cultural
dress and enter via Council’s website.
Entries are open from Monday 15 March to Wednesday 31 March 2021, and every entry goes into the draw to win one of five $100 Cultural Dining Gift Vouchers!
To enter, visit bit.ly/camdenharmonyweek
Harmony Storytime & Cultural Books Display
Narellan, Camden and Oran Park Libraries will celebrate Harmony Week by dedicating their regular Storytime sessions to books that promote inclusiveness and respect.
Monday 15 March, Wednesday 17 March and Friday 19 March 2021
10am and 11am
Narellan Library
Tuesday 16 March and Thursday 18 March 2021
10am and 11am
Camden Library
Wednesday 17 March 2021
10am and 11am
Oran Park Library
Bookings: Storytime 2021 » Camden Libraries (nsw.gov.au)
Camden Paint The Town REaD & Orange Book List
The Camden Paint the Town REaD committee has compiled a list of books for kids about the importance of kindness, inclusion and acceptance. All books on the list are available to borrow from Camden’s Libraries. Borrow a book today and start a conversation with your family about Harmony Week and Multicultural March. Download the reading list here.