burma – Cr Alex Makin: Councilor for Montague Ward, City of Port Phillip

2010 Khaudo Festival

Oct 23, 2010

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in Community Engagement, Maroondah City Council, Social Sustainability

The Khaudo Festival is a new year celebration celebrated by the Zomi, an ethnic group from Burma. This afternoon I attended the 2010 Khaudo Festival organised by the Zomi Association of Australia for the Maroondah community. The Khuado Festival is an important annual event that is celebrated throughout the Northern Chin State of Burma, Manipur…

Delegates’ Report: Regional Partnerships, Celebrating Diversity, Ringwood Station Advocacy

Oct 18, 2010

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alex

in Accessibility, Community Engagement, Environment, Maroondah City Council, Social Sustainability, Sustainable Transport, Urban Sustainability

There are several notable items I will discuss tonight. The first being the regional partnership signed by the Mayors of the Cities of Knox, Manningham, Maroondah, Whitehorse and the Shire of Yarra Ranges on the 22nd of September. This agreement will strengthen co-operation between the municipalities in areas such as advocacy, where each of these…

2010 Chin New Year (Fang Er) Festival

Oct 16, 2010

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alex

in Community Engagement, Social Sustainability, Urban Sustainability

The City of Maroondah is home to a large number of migrants and refugees from Burma, with several ethnic groups settling into the municipality. The Chin community, is one of the ethnic groups from Burma and this afternoon I attended their new year celebrations, known as Fang Er, which traditionally celebrated the harvest. The celebrations…

Central Ringwood Community Centre 2010 AGM

Mar 16, 2010

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alex

in Accessibility, Community Engagement, Urban Sustainability

Central Ringwood Community Centre is a not-for-profit community organisation located within Bedford Park, Ringwood and provides a range of community courses, as well as facilities available for hire. This afternoon I attended Central Ringwood Community Centre’s 2010 Annual General Meeting, which provided an opportunity to learn about the activities undertaken within the Centre. The Centre…

Tag: burma

2010 Khaudo Festival

Delegates’ Report: Regional Partnerships, Celebrating Diversity, Ringwood Station Advocacy

2010 Chin New Year (Fang Er) Festival

Central Ringwood Community Centre 2010 AGM