What a year it has been for our City so far! From the vibrant flavours of Lakemba Nights during Ramadan to the warm hospitality of Let’s Go Italian, the colourful celebrations of Bankstown Lunar New Year and the charm of Love Earlwood yet to come.
We’ve seen our streets come alive with culture, food, music and community spirit.
These events truly reflect what makes Canterbury-Bankstown so special – a place where people from all walks of life come together to celebrate our diversity.
And now, we are set to roll out the red carpet for another incredible celebration – the 13th edition of Lebanese Film Festival Australia.
Since its humble beginnings in 2012, the festival has grown into the largest showcase of Lebanese cinema anywhere in the world.
Founded by two passionate locals, it has screened more than 300 films from around the globe, each one capturing the richness of Lebanese storytelling, traditions and creativity.
This year’s opening night on Thursday 28 August at the Bryan Brown Theatre will be a spectacular affair, featuring three short films from award-winning Lebanese director Karim Rahbani.
I’m proud that our City is home to over 50,000 people with Lebanese background and this event highlights some of the best of the Levant culture: food, entertainment and film.
This significant cultural event is one that not only celebrates our strong Lebanese community but also attracts visitors, filmmakers and film lovers from far and wide.
I encourage you to immerse yourself in the stories and be part of this extraordinary celebration of Lebanese culture.
You can check out the program at cb.city/LebaneseFilmFest
Regards,
Clr Bilal El-Hayek
Mayor City of Canterbury Bankstown