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You could eat, drink, and dance your way all around the world without having to catch a flight, as Queanbeyan hosted its multicultural festival at Queanbeyan Park. There were international performances, market stalls, activities, sporting demonstrations, and, of course, plenty of food.

Vake Fusimalohi and Lillian, 2, of Queanbeyan East.

Jorge Valdivia, Gabriel Valdivia-Diaz, 3, Samantha Valdivia-Diaz, 6, and Carolina Diaz Torres of Ngunnawal.

Logan Carter, 7, of Gordon, Alex Rumble of Karleen, Jason Carter of Gordon, and Lielle Carter of Gordon.

Natalie Norbury of Googong, and Emersen and Jo Rees of Jerrabombera.

Goran Sikoski of Queanbeyan, Ana Andreska of Kingston, and Darko Andreski of Kingston.

Lateisha and Esma Livermore of Queanbeyan.

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Queanbeyan Multicultural Festival

People headed to Queanbeyan to celebrate all the world has to offer for its multicultural festival.

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