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Painting the town rainbow

07/03/2023

Nolan, 3, Maribyrnong mayor Sarah Carter and locals are keen to paint West Footscray in all colours of the rainbow for the Holi Festival of Colours. (Damjan Janevski) 322017_01

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All colours of the rainbow will be on show in West Footscray this weekend, as part of the West Footscray Festival of Colours.

Running from 11am to 6pm on Saturday, March 11 at Barkly Village, the festival is coiniciding with the Hindu Holi festival.

West Footscray Traders Association president Pradeep Tiwari said the festival will be one of the most colourful and diverse festivals in the west and will include a number of fun and family-friendly attractions.

“Coinciding with the Indian festival of Holi, one of the main attractions is the ever fun throwing of the colours,” he said.

“In addition, you can expect loads of family friendly entertainment including amusement rides, market stalls, free craft activities, a Bulldogs Fan Zone play area, free face painting, henna tattoos, live music, food trucks, live djs, stage performances, dance and whole lot more fun for the whole family.

“It is supported by Maribyrnong council and celebrates the diverse and inclusive locality we live in.”

Details: www.eventbrite.com.au/e/west-footscray-festival-of-colours-holi-2023-tickets-559450520567

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