The Malak Shopping Centre car park and Chambers Theatre came to life Saturday 20th September for the 2008 CulturFest. The afternoon started at a frantic pace with an energetic displaly of Irish dancing performed by the Keltika Irish Dancers. The dancing programme also featured Acholi, Burmese and Cambodian dancers.

Demitrious Magriplis provided a recital of Greek and English poetry and Reggae Dave entertained the crowd with his fine blend of folk/reggae tunes. Local celebrity Ali Mills delivered a humorous and heartfelt welcome from the Larrakia people, and a trio of Karen youth took to the stage to perform an impromptu traditional song.

Neighbourhood watch kept the young ones entertained with their go-karts, while the taste buds were satisfied by Burmese and Congolese culinary delights.

The outdoor cinema featured a locally produced documentary and the 2008 Refugee Film Festival.

The CulturFest also featured an underage disco in the Chambers Theatre, which was attended by almost 90 youth.

DCA and the MCNT wish to thank DCC, Mission Australia, The Shack, Patricks, The Scanlon Foundation, Delia Lawrie, Henry Yap, the many volunteers and the Malak Community for assisting with CulturFest 2008.