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The Pakenham Hall came alive on Sunday July 1st, when the Cardinia Interfaith Network celebrated their first public event, "A Taste of Faith", attracting more than 100 attendees.

Taste of Faith Group Photo

The network was formally established in February 2012 and its main objective is to promote unity and strive for a harmonious community. It is hoped this will be achieved through providing opportunities for community members to gain an understanding of the cultures and faith that exist in Cardinia Shire.

Feast of Food (left), Cardinia Bahai Community (right)

Everyone was invited to bring a meal and celebrate the wonderful diversity we have within the shire. Lunch was promoted as "the world on a plate" and the feast on offer certainly lived up to this title. Various members of the Cardinia Interfaith Network shared their stories including celebrating the occasion through song and dance.

Uniting Church Pakenham (left), Islamic Faith (right)

Council would like to thank the Cardinia Interfaith Network and all those community members that helped create such an outstanding event. We look forward to continued opportunities that promotes and celebrate the wonderful diversity in our community.

Pakenham Latter-Day Saints Youth Group (left), Druze Faith (right)