Celebrating diversity: Converge Festival a hit

By Jay Bryce

Mar 21, 2023

Performance: Tongan dancers. Photo by Megan Fisher

Shepparton’s Victoria Park Lake was overflowing with people, as well as multicultural songs, dances and food, on March 17 and 18 for the annual Converge on the Goulburn Festival.

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The festival celebrated Greater Shepparton’s diversity, with food trucks and stalls spanning many different cuisines, performances of all kinds, presentations and art classes.

It was the first time the annual event had been held over two days, beginning on Friday night and finishing Saturday night.

About 1500 people attended on the first day and more than 4000 on the second.

Greater Shepparton City Council economic development manager Anthony Nicolaci said the weekend was an incredible success.

“There has been incredible feedback on the event, from the cultural experiences on display, to the amazing music lineup and variety of cultural food from around the globe,” Mr Nicolaci said.

“We look forward to the event expanding further in 2024 and acknowledge all our marvellous vendors and volunteers.”