Members of the local community and new arrivals to Ararat came together on Sunday for a Welcoming Week celebration.<\/p>\n
Welcoming Week is an annual campaign that promotes and celebrates communities that welcome all new residents, including migrants.<\/p>\n
The celebration was held in the Alexandra Gardens where participants were also encouraged to bring a dish from their homeland.<\/p>\n
Pictured are numerous local residents mingling with some of our new migrants enjoying the day. Photo by Craig Wilson.<\/p>\n
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