A burst of colour and celebration swept through Katanning on Friday night as the Harmony Festival united the community in a lively display of culture and connection.
Festivities began with the annual Harmony Parade, where dozens of national flags were proudly carried from the skate park to the all-ages playground setting the tone for an evening of inclusion and pride.
Crowds gathered from across the region, with hundreds turning out to be part of the much-anticipated event.
Ethal Wright, Nathan Wright, 2, Jr Wight, 11 and Ken Wright. Credit: Amy Towers
Food stalls lined the street offering a wide range of cultural cuisines drawing long lines as people got to taste flavours from around the world.
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A welcome to country and live music performances in the park added to the lively atmosphere with entertainment continuing throughout the evening.
Families were well catered for with activities across the precinct including the playground, balloon artists, a petting zoo, and youth events at the skate park ensuring there was something there for everyone.
Darryl D'Sena and Bana D'Sena. Credit: Amy Towers
Tauri Allen, 6, and Charlotte Lydeamore, 13. Credit: Amy Towers
Zuria Anthony, Jeriah Te Wano, 3, Halinna Robinson, Alpha Te Wano, 6, Fay Salie. Credit: Amy Towers
Harmony Festival Parade. Credit: Amy Towers
Harmony Festival Parade. Credit: Amy Towers
Leah Edwards and Miriam Duerr. Credit: Amy Towers
Isobel Leach, 8, and Hope Vercoe, 13. Credit: Amy Towers
Miki Oshio and Nozomi Hiraih. Credit: Amy Towers
Kirsty D’Aprile and Peter Rundle. Credit: Amy Towers
Petting zoo at Harmony Festival. Credit: Amy Towers
Leanne Farr and Eric Vanderwoude. Credit: Amy Towers