	{"id":91725,"date":"2024-02-29T04:00:21","date_gmt":"2024-02-28T17:00:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/geelongtimes\/?p=91725"},"modified":"2024-02-28T15:06:43","modified_gmt":"2024-02-28T04:06:43","slug":"biggest-and-best-yet-pako-festa-packs-the-streets-of-geelong","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/geelongtimes\/news\/biggest-and-best-yet-pako-festa-packs-the-streets-of-geelong\/","title":{"rendered":"&#8220;Biggest and best yet!&#8221; Pako Festa packs the streets of Geelong"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>MORE than 120,000 people came together and celebrated multiculturalism in Geelong at Pako Festa street party.<\/p>\n<p>Pakington Street in Geelong was transformed into a bright rainbow of colour on Saturday, with awe-inspiring costumes, bouncing rhythm and a sea of smiling people of all races, ages and genders turning out for the festivities.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_91734\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-91734\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-91734 \" src=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2024\/02\/Pako-Festa-2024_085-scaled.jpg?_t=1708994875\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2024\/02\/Pako-Festa-2024_085-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2024\/02\/Pako-Festa-2024_085-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2024\/02\/Pako-Festa-2024_085-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2024\/02\/Pako-Festa-2024_085-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2024\/02\/Pako-Festa-2024_085-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2024\/02\/Pako-Festa-2024_085-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2024\/02\/Pako-Festa-2024_085-272x182.jpg 272w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-91734\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The event transformed Pakington Street into a bright rainbow of colour during the street parade.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The event featured a range of dance and movement workshops, live entertainment, local food and beverage vendors who shone a light on the various cultures in Geelong and the famous street parade.<\/p>\n<p>Event organiser and Cultura chief executive officer Joy Leggo said it was &#8220;the biggest and best Pako Festa yet!&#8221;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_91736\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-91736\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-91736 \" src=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2024\/02\/Pako-Festa-2024_114.jpg?_t=1708994927\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2024\/02\/Pako-Festa-2024_114.jpg 8192w, https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2024\/02\/Pako-Festa-2024_114-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2024\/02\/Pako-Festa-2024_114-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2024\/02\/Pako-Festa-2024_114-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2024\/02\/Pako-Festa-2024_114-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2024\/02\/Pako-Festa-2024_114-272x182.jpg 272w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-91736\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The event was described by organisers as &#8220;the biggest and best one yet.&#8221;<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_91735\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-91735\" style=\"width: 603px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-91735 \" src=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2024\/02\/Pako-Festa-2024_217-scaled.jpg?_t=1708994911\" alt=\"\" width=\"603\" height=\"402\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2024\/02\/Pako-Festa-2024_217-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2024\/02\/Pako-Festa-2024_217-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2024\/02\/Pako-Festa-2024_217-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2024\/02\/Pako-Festa-2024_217-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2024\/02\/Pako-Festa-2024_217-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2024\/02\/Pako-Festa-2024_217-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2024\/02\/Pako-Festa-2024_217-272x182.jpg 272w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 603px) 100vw, 603px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-91735\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Indonesian Association of Geelong was a winner of the street parade.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;It was truly spectacular! To see a crowd of this size gather together in unity and harmony and to celebrate our differences in a peaceful way is nothing short of miraculous.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;In its 42nd year, Pako Festa is truly a manifestation of the joy and diversity of Geelong; and 2024 was no different.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;On every corner, hearts beat in time with the drums, while swirling performers, flamenco dancers, Scottish bagpipes and brass bands filled the air, painting the scene a vibrant palette of colour and sparkly glitter.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Everyone was there for the same reason, to connect, honour and respect each other&#8217;s culture and heritage. It was truly heartwarming to see.&#8221;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_91737\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-91737\" style=\"width: 602px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-91737 \" src=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2024\/02\/Pako-Festa-2024_168-scaled.jpg?_t=1708994957\" alt=\"\" width=\"602\" height=\"401\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2024\/02\/Pako-Festa-2024_168-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2024\/02\/Pako-Festa-2024_168-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2024\/02\/Pako-Festa-2024_168-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2024\/02\/Pako-Festa-2024_168-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2024\/02\/Pako-Festa-2024_168-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2024\/02\/Pako-Festa-2024_168-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2024\/02\/Pako-Festa-2024_168-272x182.jpg 272w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 602px) 100vw, 602px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-91737\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Geelong Malaysian Assocation enjoying the event.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_91738\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-91738\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-91738 \" src=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2024\/02\/Pako-Festa-2024_174.jpg?_t=1708994971\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2024\/02\/Pako-Festa-2024_174.jpg 8192w, https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2024\/02\/Pako-Festa-2024_174-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2024\/02\/Pako-Festa-2024_174-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2024\/02\/Pako-Festa-2024_174-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2024\/02\/Pako-Festa-2024_174-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2024\/02\/Pako-Festa-2024_174-272x182.jpg 272w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-91738\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">People of all ages, genders and cultures turned out for Pako Festa.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The Italian community, Indonesian Assocation of Geelong, Geelong West Brass Band and Deakin University were all crowned winners of the street parade.<\/p>\n<p>For more information, head to<a href=\"http:\/\/pakofesta.com.au\"> pakofesta.com.au<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>MORE than 120,000 people came together and celebrated multiculturalism in Geelong at Pako Festa street party. 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