The day’s program kicked off with SSCA’s very own Tai Chi group giving
a spectacular demonstration, including sword and fan performances, followed by
a gentle exercise lesson with local Karate duo Gayle and Mario Borg. After a
short break, all the participants got on their feet to enjoy the Alexandria
Park Community School Year 6 choir singing “Advance Australia Fair” in both
Aboriginal and English.
Then ballroom dance teacher, Yoppy, who holds free lessons at the
Redfern Community Centre every Monday, gave our seniors a taster session with a
beautiful routine (with the help of a dance partner). A light lunch was served
before The Ethnic Communities Council held a workshop on Saving Energy and
taught the group how to make beeswax candles.
The important and profound message behind Harmony Day is that “everyone
belongs”. It’s about community participation, inclusiveness and respect.
SSCA-MNC aims to foster a welcoming and friendly environment that promotes all
that Harmony Day represents, not just one day of the year, but all year round.
We are proud to say the event was successful in bringing together approximately
45 seniors from a wide range of cultural backgrounds.
To find out more about our groups email
communitydevelopment@ssca.org.au. Laura Kelly is a Community Development Worker
with SSCA-MNC.
Photo: Laura Kelly: Seniors enjoy a candle-making workshop
Source: The South Sydney Herald April 2012 – www.southsydneyherald.com.au