By BACT Media Unit – 18 March 2022

Basketball ACT’s Harmony Week Community Fair is on THIS Saturday – 10am-2pm – on the 3×3 Courts at Belconnen Stadium and in combination with Round 1 Grading of the 2022 Junior Winter competition, we expect the place to be BUZZING…!!!

Whether you are playing on Saturday, or just looking for an opportunity to “celebrate harmony” in our community, make sure you come and say “Hi” and check out some of the amazing stalls that will be there, get your body moving at our Aussie Hoops, 3×3 Community Hustle and Walking Basketball sessions and test your skills with our shooting competitions, with a stack of prizes up for grabs.

So let’s join hands and “Celebrate Harmony” in 2022.

STALLS

Marrawuy Journeys

Founded by contemporary Aboriginal artist Sarah Richards, Marrawuy Journeys has a vision of healing as individuals so that we can heal as a country. Having a creative outlet allowed Sarah to undergo a journey of healing and through Marrawuy Journeys, Sarah creates opportunities for others to experience the same. Marrawuy Journeys stall will have: 

  • Inspiring original artworks that are created on high quality thick stretched canvas using professional acrylic paints. Come lacquered and ready to hang with accompanying story and certificate of authenticity;
  • Fine art prints that are printed locally in Canberra on Canson Platine Fibre Rag 310gsm archival paper using pigment inks.
  • Homewares and small gift ideas including cushions, aprons, tea towels, calendars, notebooks and even puzzles that will brighten and inspire any space in the home or office.

Can’t wait? Head to www.mjourneys.com.au/shop for a sneak peek.

StandBy & Wellways

StandBy is a national suicide postvention service that provides practical support to anyone who has been bereaved or impacted by suicide, at any stage in their life. This includes individuals, families, friends, witnesses, first responders, service providers, groups and communities.

This service is delivered by Wellways in five regions throughout Victoria, NSW and the ACT and is offered free of charge at a time and place that best suits those requesting support.

Support is person centred and available as one-on-one sessions for individuals or group sessions for families, community groups, schools or workplaces. Support can be ongoing for up to 2 years.

Australian Colombian Friendship Association (ACFA)

Oblea is a dessert typical of Colombia and other Latin American countries. Obleas are thin and crispy wafers characterised by their round shape and a slightly brown colour. They are spread with Arequipe, the Colombian milk caramel sauce and a variety of toppings such as choc-chips, marshmallow, and mini salted pretzels.

We will love to share our traditional flavours, happiness, and love to the Harmony Day Festival.

African Community Council

Kofi and the team from the African Community Council will have drinks and food available, as well as information about their activities in the community.

Kofi will also be spinning some amazing African tunes, so bring those dancing shoes.


SESSION TIMES

  • Aussie Hoops (#1) – 11.00am – 12.00pm;
  • 3×3 Community Hustle – 12.00pm – 12.30pm;
  • Walking Basketball – 12.30pm – 1.00pm;
  • Aussie Hoops (#2) – 1.00pm – 2.00pm;