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Converge on the Goulburn

Delve deeper into the traditions and celebrations of those who have built their lives, their communities and history here in the heart of regional Victoria as Converge on the Goulburn expands to a two-day festival.

When:: Friday 17th , to Saturday 18th of March, 2023,
Where:: Lake Victoria, Victoria Park Lake, Shepparton
Cost:: FREE
Website:: sheppartonfestival.org.au/event/con…

At Converge on the Goulburn, we invite you to be part of our story of how the established and the emerging come together to create a kaleidoscope of experiences.

Move to the music and connect with our community, indulge in authentic cuisines made from the heart with recipes passed down through generations and step into our vibrant cultural marketplace.

Converge is proudly presented by Greater Shepparton City Council and is part of the Shepparton Festival. Be part of the celebrations and discover their captivating program. Stage programming proudly managed by Point of Difference studio.

Converge on the Goulburn is supported by the Victorian Government through the Multicultural Festivals and Events Fund.

This is a free, fun, family event. There will be no consumption of alcohol within the event facility.

A two-day festival

Friday 17 March from 6pm - 9pm
Saturday 18 March from 4pm - 10pm

WHAT’S ON

Be part of the celebration and immerse yourself in the many cultural offerings that will be part of the festival. The full program is still to come, but here's a taste of what's on show:

“It’s all about the bees”
Brought to you from the Splinter Contemporary Group, seeds for bee-friendly plants will be provided to the community. Kids can decorate their seed bag and plant label to take home and plant the seeds. Instructions and information included.
Chinese Calligraphy
For more than 3,000 years the distinctive Chinese calligraphy has offered the world a insight into Chinese culture, and an appreciation for their traditions and artistic practises. Come and try for yourself, with all the traditional materials that are still used today to create a piece of art of your own
Turkish Ebru Painting
Traditional Turkish Ebru painting has been a long-used art form to create beautiful patterns, images and words in water that is then transferred onto the surfaces of materials. Originating in China, and then spreading across to to Iran and Turkey, this practise has been perfected techniques to create beautiful, one of a kind pieces using water and paint. Come and try for yourself!

Indonesian art pop-up
Henna and Hair braiding
African wood carvings & art workshop
Community artists art pop-up
Malayalee artist live portraits and caricatures
Women's Makers Bizarre
Dianne Langton art exhibit
... and more!

FEEL THE BEAT

Curated by Point of Difference Studio, Converge on the Goulburn brings an intricate music and dance performance program which will share the stories of our peoples and unite us together through song and dance.

Friday:

6.00pm - Welcome to Country
6.40pm - Johnathan Kafwija
7.00pm - AR Band
8.00pm - Amuru Tribe

Saturday:

4.00pm - Welcome to Country
4.20pm - Galnya Winyar Dancers
4.25pm - Tongan Dance Group
4.30pm - Ree Peric
4.40pm - Burindian Dance Group
4.55pm - Yungkily and Band
5.15pm - Island Zumba
5.40pm - Greater Shepparton Nepalese Community
6.10pm - Malayalee Dance Group & Bollywood Dance
6.25pm - DJ Retep
7.00pm - Maddi Walker
7.30pm -The Deans of Soul
8.35pm - Kuthca Edwards

LET’S FEAST

Indulge in authentic cuisines made from recipes passed down through families which have called Shepparton and the Goulburn Valley home for generations. At Converge you will be able to taste, and celebrate the flavours grown from our backyard.

Food trucks

Fruition Ice-Cream
Jam Packed Donuts
M & R Coffee
Mr Sheppy
Top Notch Poffertjes
Oh my Ceylon
Melbourne Paella
Grills on Wheels
Chow Town
VN Cuisine
Nanna Marce
Juicey Brucey

Community food stalls

Sri Lankan Kottu
Nepalese Momo’s
Spanish Paella
Sumatran Jackfruit Gulaa
American burgers
Filipino Fried Chicken
Congolese Beignets
Afghan Bolani
Sri Lankan Chicken Curry
Afghan Biryani
Indonesian Ayam Rica Rice
Filipino Bao Buns
Dutch Pancakes
Locally made ice-cream
Congolese Fried Chicken
Indonesian Beef Rendang
Balinese Chicken Batutu
Sumatran Balado
German hot jam donut