1. What is Harmony Day?
Harmony Day is a celebration of our cultural diversity – a day of cultural respect for everyone who calls Australia home.
Held every year in March, Harmony Day coincides with the United Nations International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination.
2. What is the "message “of Harmony Day?
The message of Harmony Day is ‘everyone belongs’, the Day aims to engage people to participate in their community, respect cultural and religious diversity and foster sense of belonging for everyone.
3. What is the official color for the day?
Orange.
4. What does the color stand for / why was this color chosen?
Orange is the color chosen to represent Harmony Week. Traditionally, orange signifies social communication and meaningful conversations. It also relates to the freedom of ideas and encouragement of mutual respect.
5. What other important International day shares the day with Harmony day? What connection do these days have with each other?
International Day of Happiness is observed every year on 20 March. Since 2013, the United Nations has celebrated this day to recognize the importance of happiness in the lives of people around the world.
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