ONE WORLD, MANY FACES

Celebrating its 13th year, the Toowoomba Languages and Cultures Festival is set to hit Queens Park on Sunday, August 12.

Under the ‘One World, Many Faces’ theme, the TLC Festival celebrates the diverse languages and cultures of the Toowoomba region.

Participants from south Queensland will showcase talents, foods and colours from across the globe.

This family-friendly day out will be filled with over 65 performances on three stages from schools, community groups and professional artists, as well as cultural interest displays, international food stalls, camel rides, kids activities, health and wellness, and other information sessions with various service providers.

The organisers of the TLC Festival say the aim is to bring together different organisations within the Toowoomba region, to support and encourage a sense of belonging and community.

The event achieved record attendance when celebrating its 10 year anniversary, with over 18,000 people attending. Since then, the event has gone from strength to strength, with over 22,000 people expected to attend this year.

Take this day to learn about other cultures, religions, nationalities, languages and backgrounds, while sharing your own in the process. If you can’t travel the globe right now, the TLC Festival will bring the globe to you this August. If you’re interested in doing more than taking in the sights, smells, sounds, and tastes on the day, you can contact the Toowoomba International Multicultural Society about being an entertainer, stall holder, or volunteer, at tlcfestival@tims.com.au.