8th Annual
PalestinianCultural Dayيوم التراث الفلسطيني الثامن
- Date
- Sunday 15 November 2026
- Time
- 10am - 6pm
- Place
- Parry Park, Lakemba
The 8th Annual Palestinian Cultural Day poster
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Get involved
Compete
Enter the Dabka competition. Free and open to everyone, any age, any group size.
Registrations open
Register for Dabka (opens in a new tab)Run a stall
Run a food or general stall at Parry Park. Full and half stalls available.
Registrations open
Apply for a stall (opens in a new tab)Volunteer
Lend a hand on the day. No set roles or shifts, just tell us when you’re free.
Registrations open
Sign up to volunteer (opens in a new tab)
Celebrate heritage, unity and joy
A day in Parry Park to celebrate Palestinian heritage, unity and joy, presented by Al-Quds Community Centre.
Come for Palestinian food and stalls, let the kids loose on the jumping castles and games, cheer on the Dabka competition, and bring the little ones in their best Palestinian dress for the costume competition.
Everyone is welcome: Palestinian families, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and the wider Australian community.
What to expect
Something new happens every hour.
Food and culture
- Palestinian food
- Market and community stalls
- Henna
Games and fun
- Jumping castles
- Face painting
- Sack races and tug of war
- Kids’ games
Competitions and prizes
- The Dabka competition
- The Best Palestinian Costume Competition for under 12s
- A free raffle, drawn at 5pm
- Mini events for adults and kids
And plenty more to discover on the day.
Competitions and a raffle, free to enter
Dabka competition
All ages. Cash prize. Winners announced at 5pm.
Registrations open
About the Dabka competitionBest Palestinian Costume Competition
Boys and girls under 12. Prizes for kids. Winners announced at 5pm.
No sign-up needed. Just turn up on the day.
About the costume competitionFree raffle
Winner drawn at 5pm.
No sign-up needed. Just turn up on the day.
About the raffle
Mini events throughout the day for adults and kids, with prizes to be won.
From previous years
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Parry Park, Lakemba
, 10am - 6pm
- Address
- Parry Park, Lakemba NSW 2195
- Public transport
- The nearest train station is Wiley Park.
- Parking
- Parking is limited. We suggest parking on Punchbowl Road or Koala Road.
- Accessibility
- The venue is fully accessible.
Questions
Who is welcome?
Everyone. Bring your family and friends.
Do I need to be Palestinian to come?
No. Everyone is welcome to come along and enjoy the day.
Will there be somewhere to sit?
Yes. There’s plenty of seating for everyone, and it’s free for families.
What stalls will there be?
Cultural food stalls, clothing, henna, art and much more.
What is there for kids?
Sack races, tug of war and plenty of mini games throughout the day, plus the Best Palestinian Costume Competition for under 12s.
Presented by Al-Quds Community Centre
Al-Quds Community Centre is a non-profit organisation that shares Palestinian history, language and culture with our community, and builds understanding between Palestinian and wider Australian communities. Everyone is welcome to take part.
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