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Sold out Event - PREMIER'S HARMONY DINNER 2019

Premier Hon. Gladys Berejiklian

More the 1500 Guests attended NSW Premier Harmony Dinner at Grand Pavilion, Rosehill Racecourse Sydney
(Exclusive Coverage by: Syed Zafar Hussain, Editor-in-Chief Sada -e- Watan Sydney)

On Thursday 28 February 2019, Premier of New South Wales “HARMONY DINNER” was held at the Grand Pavilion Rosehill gardens, Racecourse, Sydney Australia. The NSW Premier Hon. Gladys Berejiklian and Minister for Multiculturalism Hon. Ray Williams holds a doorstop for Multicultural media just before officially start of the Harmony Dinner. The Premier, Minister and Chair of NSW Multicultural speaks on different topics of public interest & answer the questions of Journalists.

MC; Kumi Taguchi and Pat Abboud

At the Harmony Dinner, Master of Ceremonies was Kumi Taguchi (ABC) and Pat Abboud (SBS). The Chair Multicultural NSW Advisory

Dr G.K (Hari) Harinath OAM

Board Dr G.K (Hari) Harinath OAM and

Joseph La Posta

Mr Joseph La Posta Chief Executive Officer Multicultural NSW said that on the behalf of Multicultural NSW, we would like to welcome you all to the 2019 Premier’s Harmony Dinner, in support and promotion of our cultural diversity as an asset of NSW. We are proud to represent a key agency of this State that works at the grassroots level to connect people from all different backgrounds to one another and to government.

Hosted by the Hon. Ray Williams, Minister for Multiculturalism, in the presence of the Hon. Gladys Berejiklian MP, Premier of New South Wales, the Premier’s Harmony Dinner is a glittering gala to recognise and celebrate the significant contributions made by our multicultural leaders.

Syed Zafar Hussain and Hon. Victor Dominello

Federal Minister for Immigration, Citizenship and Multicultural Affairs the Hon. David Coleman MP, Minister for Finance, Services and Property Hon. Victor Dominello, Minister for Corrections, Veterans Affairs & Counter Terrorism Hon. David Elliott MP, Minister for Innovation and Better Regulation Hon. Matthew Kean, Members of Parliament, Business leaders, Community leaders, Ambassadors, High Commissioners, Consuls-General and other dignitaries come together at this special event to honour harmony and diversity in New South Wales.

Attended by over a one thousand Five hundred representatives of our diverse State, the evening is a sit down cultural dress or black tie dinner, featuring incredible special performances. It was sold out successful event which was starts 8 years before Minister of Multicultural and Citizenship Hon. Victor Dominello.

NSW Premier Hon. Gladys Berejiklian

In her speech Premier Hon. Gladys Berejiklian MP said;
I am proud to welcome you all tonight to our annual Harmony Dinner in celebration of our State’s success as one of the most harmonious multicultural states in the world. Premier Hon. Gladys Berejiklian said on behalf of the NSW Government, I would like to once again affirm our commitment to fostering a society in which everyone can make a positive contribution, and where everyone can enjoy the benefits of a truly multicultural society.

The Hon. Ray Williams

Host of the event, the Hon. Ray Williams, Minister for Multiculturalism said It is my honour this year to also recognise key community members with the presentation of my Waratah Awards.
The Hon. Ray Williams said as the Minister for Multiculturalism, it is my privilege to stand alongside such inspiring people, who together with the NSW Government, strive for a NSW that welcomes people from all walks of life and recognises their significant contribution to our harmonious society.

A special part of the night was the announcement of those to be inducted into the Multicultural Honour Roll. Those honoured are recognised for their outstanding achievements in contributing to and building the successful multicultural society we enjoy today.

The Premier also presents the Premier’s Multicultural Community Medals recognising outstanding achievements in building community harmony, contributions by young people, community service, regional communities, and the NSW economy, to name a few.

Most of guests were wearing wonderful impressive dress. A prize also awarded for Best Cultural Dress on the evening. The Premier’s Harmony Dinner continues to celebrate the NSW Government's commitment to a cohesive and inclusive society in which cultures, languages and religions of all citizens are accepted and appreciated.