PHOTO GALLERY: Colour and energy of multicultural festival wow crowds

In Pictures

Shaun Hollis

Senior Journalist

Email Shaun
Last updated:
Zumba Z Crew dancers had the children transfixed - and also trying to keep up. Picture: Shaun Hollis

Thousands of enthusiastic onlookers and performers flocked to Arnold Park on Saturday for the annual Mareeba Multicultural Festival.

The performances and enthusiastic audience were a photographer’s dream, with colourful costumes and high-energy shows wowing the crowd.

Pictures: Shaun Hollis

 

The Aires de Espana troupe displayed the fine art of Spanish flamenco dancing.
Zagareb Island Dancers featured colourful Torres Strait Islander costumes.
Zagareb Island Dancers featured colourful Torres Strait Islander costumes.
Zagareb Island Dancers gave a polished performance of Torres Strait Island music and dance.
A young Samoan dancer waiting to go on stage.
Italian singer Albina Niceforo impressed with her stunning voice.
Djabuguy Dance Group are traditional Indigenous dancers from Kuranda.

 

 

The Aires de Espana troupe displayed the fine art of Spanish flamenco dancing.
Zagareb Island Dancers gave a polished performance of Torres Strait Island music and dance.
Zagareb Island Dancers gave a polished performance of Torres Strait Island music and dance.
Zagareb Island Dancers gave a polished performance of Torres Strait Island music and dance.
Djabuguy Dance Group are traditional Indigenous dancers from Kuranda.
Zagareb Island Dancers gave a polished performance of Torres Strait Island music and dance.

Support public interest journalism

Help us to continue covering local stories that matter. Please consider supporting below.

Got a news tip?

Send a news tip or submit a letter to the Newsport Editor here.

  

Latest News