Shepparton Albanian Harvest Festival
Wendy LOVELL (Northern Victoria) (13:28): One event that I never miss is the annual Shepparton Albanian Harvest Festival, which was held last Sunday in the Queens Gardens in Shepparton. Once again the festival gave everybody the opportunity to celebrate the wonderful history of the Albanian community, both in the Goulburn Valley and throughout Victoria. An extremely large crowd gathered to enjoy some delicious traditional food and immerse themselves in the culture of the Albanian community. I want to acknowledge and congratulate Reg Qemal and his committee for their tireless work organising the festival, as well as the Shepparton Albanian society for providing what is an iconic celebration of their magnificent culture. The horticultural skills our original Albanian settlers brought with them have contributed so much to the economy and wealth of the Goulburn Valley.