NSW Labor commits $110,000 to Bangladeshi cultural festivals

An elected NSW Labor Government will provide $110,000 to support Bangladeshi festivals and cultural activities in New South Wales.

The funding for the Bangabandhu Council Australia will support the annual Boishakhi Festival in Sydney Olympic Park.

This event attracts thousands of people and is the biggest Bangladeshi event in Australia, and one of the largest outside of Bangladesh.

The funding comprises $27,500 a year for each of the next four years.

Quotes attributed to Steve Kamper, Shadow Minister for Multiculturalism:

“This funding demonstrates NSW Labor’s support for the Bangladeshi community and its exciting and popular festivals.”

“Multiculturalism makes our state stronger and more vibrant, and the projects we are funding will make a real difference in the lives of people right across NSW.”

“The commitment is part of NSW Labor’s Fresh Start Plan to support the growing and diverse communities in western Sydney.”