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A taste of the world at Shepparton’s Converge

Fangalupe, a Tongan dance group. Photo by Megan Fisher

The annual Converge on the Goulburn Festival transformed Shepparton's Victoria Park Lake into a vibrant celebration of cultural diversity on April 12.

The community event showcased Greater Shepparton's multicultural heritage through an array of food trucks and market stalls offering international cuisines.

Visitors were treated to performances featuring traditional songs and dances from various cultural groups.

The festival program included cultural presentations and cuisine, providing opportunities for attendees to learn about different traditions and customs represented in the Greater Shepparton community.

Fangalupe, a Tongan dance group. Photo by Megan Fisher
Celebrating diversity together. Photo by Megan Fisher
Food trucks and atmosphere at Converge on the Goulburn. Photo by Megan Fisher
Bula Meke, a Fijian dance group. Photo by Megan Fisher
Mum Ree Peric with her daughter Tzipporiah Onolima-Lulio, 1. Photo by Megan Fisher
Stacey Yandall, 5, enjoying the view. Photo by Megan Fisher
Arlo Head, 3, having a dance. Photo by Megan Fisher
Bula Meke, a Fijian dance group. Photo by Megan Fisher
Bula Meke, a Fijian dance group. Photo by Megan Fisher
Kids and families danced throughout the evening. Photo by Megan Fisher
Members of the public were asked to come along and dance with the Tongan dance group Fangalupe. Photo by Megan Fisher
Bula Meke, a Fijian dance group. Photo by Megan Fisher
The crowd enjoying the performances. Photo by Megan Fisher
Bula Meke, a Fijian dance group. Photo by Megan Fisher
Bula Meke, a Fijian dance group. Photo by Megan Fisher
La Descarga, a Columbian band. Photo by Megan Fisher
Fangalupe, a Tongan dance group. Photo by Megan Fisher
Fangalupe, a Tongan dance group. Photo by Megan Fisher
Luna Scalisi, 2. Photo by Megan Fisher