22/07/2026
Celebrating unity, culture and community.
On 20 July, the Latin American Association Darwin and the Colombian-Australian Association of the Northern Territory - C O L A N T proudly came together for the historic Latin American Celebration at Parliament House, held in recognition of Colombia’s Independence Day and the growing contribution of the Latin American community across the Northern Territory.
This historic celebration marked an important moment of recognition for our community and reflected the Territory’s commitment to embracing the rich cultures, diversity and contributions that Latin Americans bring to the NT.
We extend our sincere gratitude to the Northern Territory Government for recognising this historic celebration at Parliament House, and for opening their doors to our communities. The NT has welcomed people from across Latin America, and today many of us are proud to call this place home. Thank you for creating a community where our cultures are valued, celebrated and able to flourish.
We extend our sincere appreciation to His Honour the Honourable David Connolly, The Administrator of the Northern Territory, Jinson Anto Charls MLA Mister for Multicultural Affairs, Gerard Maley MLA: Member for Nelson, Steve Edgington MLA, Laurie Zio MLA and Oly Carlson MLA, whose presence and support helped make this historic celebration especially meaningful for our community.
A special thank you to His Excellency, the Ambassador of Peru to Australia, Vitaliano Gallardo Valencia, for honouring us with his presence and celebrating this significant occasion alongside our community.
Our heartfelt appreciation also goes to our incredible performers— Northern Tango Darwin, Latinas Foreva ⭐️ Dance Club ⭐️, Colombia Baila and Latin Rhythm whose music, dance and passion brought the spirit of Latin America to Parliament House.
At Latin American Association Darwin we are proud to continue building connections across our diverse Latin American communities, creating opportunities to celebrate our cultures, strengthen our shared identity, and contribute to a more vibrant, inclusive Northern Territory.
Together, we celebrate our roots, embrace our diversity, and look forward to an even stronger future as one Latin American community.
¡Gracias a todos! ❤️🌎
