Whether it’s the aroma coming from the nine different Multicultural food stalls or the sights and sounds of the main stage, there is something for everyone at the GIANTS FREE AFL Multicultural Festival.
The Festival, presented by Australia Post and supported by Multicultural NSW, has over 19 different cultures represented and runs from 12pm-6pm on Saturday in Cathy Freeman Park, next door to Spotless Stadium.
The Festival is part of the 2017 Toyota AFL Multicultural Round, which highlights the contribution multicultural communities have made to the game’s history and welcomes new communities to embrace Australian Football as fans, players, umpires or administrators.
The GIANTS will host Fremantle at Spotless Stadium on Saturday at 2.10pm as the showpiece game for Multicultural Round.
Saturday’s celebrations will focus on the Arabic community as well as a host of other diverse nationalities.
Come along to the GIANTS v Dockers clash early or hang around after, with plenty of opportunities to soak up the atmosphere and colour.
Be a part of all the excitement as we celebrate the diverse cultures that make our game so great.
There are loads of family friendly entertainment, workshops, AFL clinics, food stalls and even some rides.
From Western Sydney rapper L Fresh the Lion to a diverse range of dance groups and performers throughout the afternoon, the main stage will be the place to be.
View the Entertainment Schedule
Still not sure about the experiencing the FREE Multicultural Festival? Check out the highlights of last year’s festival here.
Click here for the Festival Map
Once the final siren goes take in the end of the Festival, take advantage of the GIANTS and South Sydney Rabbitohs AFL + NRL Bundle ticket which gives you access to both games. More information here.
Activities at the 2017 Multicultural Festival, presented by Australia Post include:
- A host of performances from over 19 diverse cultures on stage at the AFL Multicultural Festival presented by Australia Post
- Henna tattoos
- Cultural workshops
- Kids zone, cultural art workshops
- AFL Evolutions on the big screen
- Sports zone; Learn new skills and drills thanks to AFL 9’s, Netball NSW, Basketball NSW, South Sydney Rabbitohs, Hockey NSW and Volleyball NSW
- Cooking demonstrations
- Over nine diverse cultural food stalls
In Game at Spotless Stadium:
- Footballs with Sherrin spelt in Arabic
- 50m line markings in Arabic
- Cultural performances on field pre-game and half-time
- Multicultural flags around the boundary as the team runs out
- Like every home game this year, a Prayer room is located in the Council Stand at Spotless Stadium
The GIANTS take on Fremantle at Spotless Stadium on Saturday, July 29 with the first bounce at 2:10pm. The AFL Multicultural Festival runs from 12pm-6pm and is FREE, click here to buy your tickets to the game.
