Thomastown’s cultural diversity will celebrated as part of a community fun day later this month.
The Thomastown Neighbourhood House will host the ‘Promisetown Picnic’ on Saturday, March 19, bringing the Thomastown community together.
TNH manager Liz Skitch said the event, which is part of the Lalor Thomastown Multicultural Arts Festival, would feature multicultural entertainers, a kids activities art space and a market featuring local makers.
“It’s a real celebration of diversity,” she said.
“Everyone who lives in Thomastown comes from somewhere else.”
Ms Skitch said the picnic was also a chance for people to connect with the wider community.
“It’s an opportunity for people to come together and build their social network,” she said.
“There are a lot of artists and makers that haven’t been able to show their wares for a long time. For them it is not just about social connection, it’s about meeting their market.”
And as for the event’s name – Ms Skitch said ‘Promisetown’ is her family’s affectionate term for Thomastown.
“It’s catching on,” she said.
“It’s about inspiring our community to think about Thomastown in a magical way, to fill people with hope and inspire their imagination.”
Promistown Picnic will be held at the Thomastown Recreation and Aquatic Centre (TRAC) outdoor space, 52-54 Main Street, Thomastown, from noon to 4pm.
Details: www.tnh.org.au
Laura Michell
