What is Harmony Day?
Harmony Day, which began in 1999, occurs on 21 March each year and celebrates Australia's success as a diverse society united by a common set of values.
Australia is a nation built on immigration. We have a proud history of welcoming people from around the world. Since 1945, more than six and a half million migrants have come to Australia. Australians speak over 300 languages, including Indigenous languages, identify with more than 200 ancestries and practise a range of religions. Australia’s cultural diversity is a reality which will continue.
See: Inspirational quotes of harmony from notable figures in history