A CHOIR versed in more than 10 languages took to the stage on Sunday to celebrate Brimbank’s multiculturalism.
More than 2000 people were expected to attend the Brimbank Rotary Club multicultural festival at Errington Reserve in St Albans.
Brimbank Multicultural Choir’s musical director Veronica Gauci said 20 choir members performed songs in Maltese, Italian, Dutch, German, French, Chinese and West and South African languages.
“We have members who are migrants from all different cultures and backgrounds, and many sang back in their homeland,” she said. “It was important for us to incorporate the heritage of the members and in doing so we’re able to connect with diverse cultural groups in the community in their own language.”
Ms Gauci said music was a great a way to welcome Brimbank’s newest residents.
“One of the great things that sets Brimbank apart from other areas is that rich cultural diversity and the cuisine, particularly the Vietnamese restaurants in St Albans,” she said.
The choir was formed in 2011 as part of a Brimbank Council initiative. Sunday’s festival included carnival rides, children’s games and a Melbourne Victory soccer clinic.
