St Albans was a hive of colour last weekend as the annual Be Bold Festival returned to town.
The Bowery Theatre and the St Albans Community Centre hosted host a number of activities for the entire family to enjoy, with a focus on celebrating the arts, culture, creativity, and the people of Melbourne’s west.
There were painting sessions, music, markets, cultural performances, fashion, and food.
Also joining in the celebrations were the Giant Puppets of the West, created by Snuff Puppets.
Puppet facilitator Lachlan Plain said while the puppets have featured at the festival previously, this is the first time all groups they work with will be represented.
Snuff Puppets has worked with multiple cultural groups to create many puppets that represent different cultures within the west.
Uncle Shane Charles conducted a Welcome to Country and Smoking Ceremony, while there was also a very special performance by the renowned Djirri Djirri Dancers.
