17 Photos That Show Melbourne's Cultural Diversity

Melbourne’s multicultural metropolis is home to people from approximately 200 countries, with 233 languages spoken and 116 religious faiths represented. In fact, over 66% of the population was born overseas. The following 17 photos illustrate Melbourne’s diverse cultural identity.

Thai dancers from SILP Productions during the Victorian Multicultural Festival

Irish participants marching in the Australia Day Parade, Melbourne. Shutterstock

A part of the Melbourne Festival Indigenous program, Tanderrum celebrated the five clans of the Central Kulin Nation. Courtesy of Melbourne Festival

French performers during Paris to Provence 2017 at Como House in South Yarra. Courtesy of Paris To Provence

Young Muslim women wearing Australian flag Hijabs in Melbourne during National Harmony Day. The celebration encourages the acceptance and appreciation of Australia’s multicultural society. Rex Features | Photo by Glenn Hunt/Epa/REX/Shutterstock (8259001b)

People of all ages from the Hungarian community marching during the Australia Day Parade, Melbourne. Shutterstock

Traditional folk dancing and music at Federation Square, during the annual Polish Festival. Shutterstock

Celebrating diversity and harmony, the African Music and Cultural Festival is the largest annual African festival in Australia. Courtesy of African Music and Cultural Festival

Chinese performers during Melbourne’s Moomba Parade. Established in 1955, Moomba is Australia’s largest free community festival and is held in celebration of Melbourne’s cultural heritage and diversity. Rex Features | Photo by Julian Smith/Epa/REX/Shutterstock (8258741a)

Greek Australians at the Australia Day Parade, Melbourne 2014. Australia Day 2014

Peruvian performers at the Victorian Multicultural Festival. Image courtesy of Jorge de Araujo via Victorian Multicultural Commission

An Indigenous performer at the Melbourne Festival during the opening ceremony event Tanderrum. Courtesy of Melbourne Festival

In 2015, a 100-metre long illuminated dragon was installed in Melbourne to celebrate the Chinese New Year. Rex Features

A Morava Serbian Dance group at the Victorian Multicultural Festival. Image courtesy of Jorge de Araujo via Victorian Multicultural Commission

Music, dancing, and cultural performances are the focus of the African Music and Cultural Festival. Courtesy African Music and Cultural Festival

Typical French attire at Paris To Provence 2017 at Como House in South Yarra. Courtesy of Paris To Provence

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