Celebrate Cultural Diversity Week
Published on 17 February 2026
Celebrate Cultural Diversity Week in Kingston
Cultural Diversity Week is a time to celebrate the many cultures, languages and stories that make Kingston such a vibrant and welcoming community.
From Sunday 21 to Sunday 29 March, our libraries, community hubs, arts and youth venues will come alive with a week of connection, creativity and celebration. It’s the perfect opportunity to try something new, experience a different culture and come together as a community.
Experience the Rhythm of West Africa
The African Drumming Workshop is open to all ages and promises a fun, energetic cultural experience. Participants will explore traditional West African rhythms and songs while learning to play the djembe. Whether you’re a complete beginner or just love music, this uplifting session is a great way to connect through sound and movement.
Enjoy the Sounds of Community
Based in Kingston, the Melbourne Zhiyin Choir is a vibrant community choir made up of Chinese retirees who share a passion for music and connection. Their performances feature songs in both English and Chinese, spanning timeless classics and contemporary favourites. Drop in and enjoy the warmth and harmony of this special local group.
Click here for a full list of activities and event details.
Explore Our Free Digital Language Resources
Cultural Diversity Week is also a wonderful time to explore our free digital resources, designed to help you learn a new language, strengthen your skills, enjoy stories from around the world, or practise everyday English.
Language Learning Made Fun
LanguageNut is a free online language-learning platform that makes practising a new language interactive and engaging. Through games and activities focused on reading, writing, listening and speaking, learners can build confidence at their own pace. Languages include French, Spanish, German, Mandarin, Arabic and more.
Storytime in Your Own Language
LOTE4Kids offers digital storybooks in over 70 languages. Families can enjoy stories in Arabic, Greek, Italian, Vietnamese and many more, making it easy to share reading time in your home language.
Practise Everyday English
Arrivals in English is designed to help new arrivals build practical English skills for everyday life, covering common situations and useful vocabulary.
Global Film and Documentary Streaming
Kanopy gives library members free access to a wide range of films, documentaries and series, including many titles in languages other than English.
Join us this Cultural Diversity Week to celebrate the richness of our community — in person at our events or online through our digital collections. However you choose to participate, there’s something for everyone.