02/12/2024
We are pleased to announce that the KAA WA Annual Thanksgiving Harvest Festival, held at Midland Town Hall on 30th November 2024, was a resounding success. The event was proudly sponsored by City of Swan.
We, the Kachin Community in Perth, would like to extend our deepest thanks to our distinguished guests for their presence and support, including:
⭐️Honourable Madam Tanya Richardson, Mayor of the City of Swan
⭐️Deputy Mayor Ian Johnson
⭐️Councillor Rashelle Predovnik
⭐️Ms. Meredith Hammat MLA
⭐️Ms. Felicia Adeniyi, Liberal for Cowan
⭐️Mr. Ron Sao, Labor for Cowan
⭐️Ms Mary Monkhouse, President of the Landsdale Labour Party
⭐️Inspector Don Emanuel-Smith
⭐️Federal Agent Paul Stewart
⭐️Lazum-Phyo Foundation
⭐️Leaders from various Myanmar Ethnic Community groups and other esteemed organizations.
First and foremost, we would like to express our sincere gratitude to the City of Swan for awarding us the event grant for the fourth consecutive year. This generous support has enabled us to showcase our rich cultural heritage to the broader community, and we deeply appreciate the City’s ongoing partnership with us.
We also wish to convey our heartfelt thanks to the Lazum-Phyo Foundation for your continuous support of our community and for your generous donations towards helping Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in Myanmar. Your contributions are invaluable, and we are truly grateful for your steadfast commitment.
Furthermore, we would like to extend our appreciation to all the leaders of the Myanmar Ethnic Community groups for your unwavering support and for attending the event. Your presence and encouragement were deeply felt by all.
Finally, we would like to sincerely thank all of the guests, volunteers, and KAA WA members who helped make the event a success. From cooking and cleaning, to decorating and performing, your contributions ensured that the festival ran smoothly and was an enjoyable experience for all. We hope you had a wonderful time, and we look forward to seeing you again at next year’s event.
Thank you once again for making this celebration a memorable and joyous occasion.
Sincerely,
KAA WA Team