Mark Coure med rel – Extra funding available for multicultural events and festivals   Download the PDF file .   EXTRA FUNDING AVAILABLE FOR MULTICULUTRAL EVENTS AND FESTIVALS More support is available for local groups and organisations to host cultural events and festivals thanks to additional funding being provided by the NSW Government. Minister for Multiculturalism Mark Coure said a total of $800,000 is available through Multicultural NSW’s Stronger Together Grants Program to support the hosting of cultural events and festivals, and projects. “This grants program is all about investing in your community by providing support for activities that foster community harmony and celebrate our State’s incredible cultural diversity,” Mr Coure said. “To date, the NSW Government has already invested more than $1 million into groups and organisations to host cultural events and festivals in their local areas.” Mr Coure said the hundreds of cultural events and festivals that feature ...

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Tourism…are we on the right track? Source:Island I’m told that Asian countries have now become the prime destinations for high-spending travellers. Most of these high-end tourists venture out seeking unique travel experiences and that is the reason why they opt for exotic and unexplored destinations. Yes, Sri Lanka can be highlighted as one of those exotic and unique destinations. And, that is where our ‘think tanks,’ at Sri Lanka Tourism, come into action. However, we can’t be obsessed with just volumes, where tourist arrivals are concerned. We have also got to look at the spending power of the tourists we look to attract. ...

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