🇵🇰 Pakistani Mango & Multicultural Food Festival Launch – Melbourne 🇵🇰
The Consulate General proudly hosted the launch ceremony of the Pakistani Mango & Multicultural Food Festival, attended by a large and vibrant gathering of the Pakistani community in Melbourne.

The event was graced by distinguished guests including:
Hon. Kathleen Matthews-Ward MP, John Mullahy MP, Consuls General of China and Türkiye, the Honorary Consul General of Nepal, and consular representatives from Malaysia, Indonesia, and Sri Lanka.

The Victorian Multicultural Commission was represented by Director Kashif Bouns.

Prominent community leaders and dignitaries also in attendance included:
Mr. Qamar Zaman (Consul General of Pakistan, Sydney), Sajid Toori (Director, Voice of Australia – VOA), Rafique Shakir, Imran Lakhani, Dr Yusaf Haroon, Dr Majid Gondal, Ubaid, Miss Sadia Amjad, Wasim Ghouri, Waqas Qureshi, Rana Shahid, Mian Manzoor, Dr Shahbaz, and Waqar Qadri.

This launch marks the prelude to the much-anticipated

🍋 Pakistani Mango & Multicultural Food Festival

📅 Saturday, 18 July 2026

A celebration of food, culture, connection, and shared experiences, the festival promises to bring communities together in a vibrant multicultural environment.

We look forward to welcoming everyone and continuing to strengthen our multicultural ties across Victoria.
Reported by:
Muhammad Waqas Qureshi
Voice of Australia – VOA, Melbourne