Fiona Martin (Reid, Liberal Party) Share this | Hansard source

I am proudly the member for one of the most culturally diverse electorates in Australia. Last month I had the pleasure of attending the Korea Day Festival in Croydon Park. It is an annual event which celebrates the rich traditions and customs of our Korean Australian community. The Korea Day Festival is a day of family fun and entertainment that anyone can enjoy, regardless of their cultural background. The crowd particularly enjoyed the Korean music performances, which were a fantastic fusion of modern and traditional styles. The event, hosted by the Korean Society of Sydney, celebrated Korean cuisine as well as traditional and contemporary cultural performances. I commend the president, Kwang Hong Yoon, who I know as Bob, and the executive committee of the Korean Society of Sydney, for their hard work in organising the event. Reid has a large Korean Australian community, who maintain a strong connection to their cultural heritage and history. I have seen how much the Korean Australian community contribute to society and admire their hard work and willingness to give back to the country. I admire them very much. I have met many Korean Australians who own family businesses in Strathfield, and they represent the hard work and family values of all the people of Reid. Multicultural events like the Korea Day Festival that was held in Croydon Park celebrate our electorate's diversity and social cohesion. (Time expired)

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