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IT IS TIME to bring Pako Festa back to its traditional home.<\/p>\n

The theme for 2023 will be “Sharing and Connecting Cultures: the Reunion”.<\/p>\n

This is about human reconnection, not only within the diverse communities, but with the broader Geelong community as well.<\/p>\n

According to Cultura chief executive officer Joy Leggo, the organisation is thrilled to be bringing the 2023 Pako Festa back home to Pakington Street.<\/p>\n

“That’s right, we are bringing Pako Festa back to Pako! The 2023 event will be held on Saturday, February 25 along Pakington Street, between Gordon Ave and Waterloo Street,” Ms Leggo said.<\/p>\n

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Pako Festa has been one of the highlights on the Geelong events calendar for more than 40 years. Photos: DAVID HOUSTON<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Pako Festa was established in 1983 and has been one of the highlights on the Geelong events calendar for more than 40 years.<\/p>\n

“This successful event attracts crowds of more than 100,000 people and fulfils its purpose, which is to celebrate local diversity,” Ms Leggo said.<\/p>\n

“The event brings diverse community groups together and offers a safe environment in which to share their culture with the broader community while fostering a spectacular cultural experience full of music, colour, food, costumes, dance and movement.”<\/p>\n

For more details, head to pakofesta.com.au<\/a><\/p>\n

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