{"id":11613,"date":"2022-03-20T23:46:41","date_gmt":"2022-03-20T23:46:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/explorecareers.emotedigital.com.au\/?p=11613"},"modified":"2022-04-06T12:59:23","modified_gmt":"2022-04-06T02:59:23","slug":"harmony-week-2022-whats-on-why-it-matters-how-to-celebrate-all-year-round","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/explorecareers.com.au\/harmony-week-2022-whats-on-why-it-matters-how-to-celebrate-all-year-round\/","title":{"rendered":"Harmony Week 2022: What\u2019s On, Why it Matters & How to Celebrate All Year Round"},"content":{"rendered":"

Turning on the news right now is not<\/em> a fun activity. When the world seems a bit too much, we know the first point of call for us is spending time with our mates – and we bet you do too!<\/strong><\/p>\n

The people in our lives make us feel better, no matter what\u2019s going on, whether that\u2019s at school, at work, in our homes, or our broader communities. One of the best <\/strong>things about Australia is the diversity and range of people we get to learn from and be friends with.<\/p>\n

That\u2019s why things like Harmony Week<\/a> are so important, so we can celebrate this diversity and remind ourselves that – no matter the news – there is still lots of good around us.<\/p>\n

What is Harmony Week?<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Harmony Week is a week-long celebration of Australian multiculturalism and the diversity of our wonderful communities – from the oldest continuous culture of our first Australians to the cultures of our newest arrivals from around the world. This year it\u2019s taking place from Monday 21st of March to Sunday the 27th of March.<\/p>\n

It coincides with the United Nations International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination<\/a> which takes place on the 21st March.<\/p>\n

Why Do We Celebrate Harmony Week?<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Australia is one of the most successful multicultural countries in the world, and it\u2019s important we acknowledge and celebrate this all year round, but Harmony Week is a chance for individual cultures to share their traditions in vibrant ways.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s also an opportunity to reset, express gratitude and acknowledge how we all benefit from multicultural communities.<\/p>\n

Harmony Week has three core values that all events seek to promote:<\/p>\n

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  1. Inclusiveness<\/li>\n
  2. Respect<\/li>\n
  3. Belonging<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    These values are essential for everyone to adhere to, regardless of their cultural or linguistic background.<\/p>\n

    What Types of Events Are Happening?<\/strong><\/h4>\n

    When it comes to the types of events planned – almost anything goes! As long as it celebrates multiculturalism in a positive, respectful and inclusive way.<\/p>\n

    The official Harmony Week website has a superb list of everything that\u2019s happening<\/a> across Australia, including:<\/p>\n