Events
The flavors of the world have permeated the City of Melbourne for decades and the fashion industry is no exception. This intimate parade features Melbourne-based worldwide designers as well as interstate and international designers flying in from all around the world.
This is one experience you won’t want to sleep through and like any eager tourist you can sample or even purchase the latest designer brands at the event.
Designers include:
Andre Vidal, DAN the label, Wa-nyika, Chenq, Biblos Menswear, Errickkim, J Lam, Katrina Leigh, Zig Kar, Tatiana Light Fashion Brand & Mack boutique.
The Full Moon Festival is a Chinese and Vietnamese cultural celebration which includes cultural dances, feasting and mooncake eating. Cultural performances and cuisine from local Dandenong traders are showcased.
Communities from various communities and countries are participating in this fun and family oriented festival.
2015 : The Year of Festivals
Celebrating 5 Years of Malaysia St Festival in Queen Victoria Market.
This festival brings together the Malaysian community its traders and the best in authentic Malaysian Cuisine. The best pre-selected dishes from Melbourne’s top Malaysian restaurants will be present at the event.
As a year of celebrations, this festival will showcase numerous performances from Malaysia’s celebrated festivals of the Eid, Chinese New Year, Divali and East Malaysian traditions.
There will be family and kids activities, competitions on stage, language and music workshops. Everyone is invited to celebrate the 5 years of successful culinary experience at Queen Victoria Market
Wonderful Indonesia. Ultimate in Diversity.
Celebrating Hari Kartini annually, this festival brings together the Indonesian community its traders and the best in authentic Indonesian Cuisine. Numerous performances from the island archipelago will highlight traditional cultures as well as Indonesian talent living in Melbourne. Cultural showcases from Sumatra, Java, Bali, Kalimantan, Sulawesi will be explored.
There will be family and kids activities, competitions on stage, language and music workshops. Everyone is invited to be in the traditional Indonesian batik during this day celebrating Mum’s and Womens Day.
Celebrating the 40th Anniversary of Australian-ASEAN relations, the ASEAN organizing committee is launching a dinner with the consular generals.
Celebrate a sumptuous 3 course dinner with consuls of 10 nations.
Time: 7.00PM for a 7.30PM start
Specialty:
- • Cultural performances and presentations from ASEAN nations
- • Keynote Address from the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
- • 10 ambassadors/consular generals
- • 11 tables representing each nation
- • 3 course meal featuring food from ASEAN countries
- • Business Networking opportunities
Tables will be allocated by country.
Dress code: Formal (Suits for males and dresses for females)
South East Asia: "The most diverse, beautiful, enjoyable and accessible landscapes in the world" Asean Tourism
Celebrating the 40th Anniversary between Australia-ASEAN relations, this special event will celebrate the 10 member nations of ASEAN.
Communities living in Victoria will come together as one to share the numerous cultural heritage of each nation, its food and lifestyle.
The Festival features
30 Top restaurants in Melbourne have been selected featuring authentic cuisine.
30 Cultural and Music performances over two days will also demonstrate the wonderful sights and sound of member nations
ASEAN playground - a fun place for traditional games from the countries
Food Tasting and Demonstrations
Fashion parades and Traditional costume Pageant