MMC: A Brief Introduction

 

For over three decades, Manawatลซ Multicultural Council (MMC) has stood as a beacon of inclusivity, unity, and cultural celebration in Palmerston North and Manawatลซ areas. Nestled within the heart of our vibrant community, we have been privileged to serve as a home away from home for individuals from diverse backgrounds, proudly embracing the rich tapestry of cultures that define us. 

MMC remains steadfast in our commitment to fostering understanding, respect, and harmony among all members of our community. Our centre has served as a gathering place where traditions are honored, languages are spoken, and friendships are forged across cultural boundaries. 

 

Join us at World on Stage!

 

The countdown is on for ๐–๐จ๐ซ๐ฅ๐ ๐จ๐ง ๐’๐ญ๐š๐ ๐ž ๐Ÿ๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ“ โ€“ have you got your tickets yet? 
A night of vibrant performances, powerful stories, and global cultures all on one stage!

When: ๐…๐ซ๐ข๐๐š๐ฒ, ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ ๐‰๐ฎ๐ฅ๐ฒ | ๐Ÿ”:๐Ÿ‘๐ŸŽ ๐๐Œ
Where: Regent on Broadway, Palmerston North

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MMC & Community News

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World on Stage 2025

MMC Events Begins: 11th July 2025
The Regent on Broadway, Manawatลซ-Whanganui

World on Stage 2025 celebrates our wonderful diverse cultures through music, storytelling, dance, and song. Manawatลซ Multicultural Council proudly presents the effervescent, colorful, and vibrant show โ€“ as we embrace ourโ€ฆ

Growing Together - Learning Community Hub

MMC Events Begins: 17th July 2025
Te Manawa Museum, Manawatลซ-Whanganui

๐ŸŒฑ ๐๐จ๐ฐ ๐Ž๐ฉ๐ž๐ง ๐Ÿ๐จ๐ซ ๐‘๐ž๐ ๐ข๐ฌ๐ญ๐ซ๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง! ๐ŸŒฑ
Are you an Ethnic Community parent or caregiver of an ECE or primary school-aged child with diverse learning and developmental needs?

Potluck Dinner | Latin America!

MMC News Published: 25th June 2025
๐‰๐จ๐ข๐ง ๐ฎ๐ฌ ๐Ÿ๐จ๐ซ ๐š ๐๐จ๐ญ๐ฅ๐ฎ๐œ๐ค ๐ƒ๐ข๐ง๐ง๐ž๐ซ this Friday โ€“ Meet New Friends, Share Good Food, and Enjoy Great Music!

Bring your family and friends for a relaxed evening of connection, culture, and community. Share โ€ฆ

Celebrating Matariki

MMC News Published: 23rd June 2025
Ngฤ mihi o Matariki, te tau hou Mฤori!
(Happy Matariki, the Mฤori New Year)

As the Matariki stars rise in the winter sky, we join together in celebrating this special time in Aotearoa. Matariki markโ€ฆ

World Refugee Day

MMC News Published: 23rd June 2025
World Refugee Day | June 20

Today, we join the world in standing in solidarity with the millions of refugees who have been forced to flee their homes in search of safety and hope.

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Diwali Mela 2025 | ISO Volunteers

MMC News Published: 23rd June 2025
๐•๐จ๐ฅ๐ฎ๐ง๐ญ๐ž๐ž๐ซ๐ฌ ๐ง๐ž๐ž๐๐ž๐ ๐Ÿ๐จ๐ซ ๐ƒ๐ข๐ฐ๐š๐ฅ๐ข ๐Ÿ๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ“
In search of awesome people to help us light up the night.

Diwali celebration is happening soon!

Diwali 2025 is looking for volunteers to help make it a vibrant, fuโ€ฆ

MMC & Community Events

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Festa Junina - Join us!

Community News Published: 25th June 2025
ย Celebrate Brazilโ€™s traditional ๐…๐ข๐ž๐ฌ๐ญ๐š ๐‰๐ฎ๐ง๐ข๐ง๐š โ€“ organised byย Palmeirinhos - cultura brasileira e idioma de heranรงaย ย Sunday, 29th Juneย 1:30 PM โ€“ 4:30 PMย Village Valley Centre, AshhurstCome along and leโ€ฆ

Diwali Mela 2025 | Volunteers Needed!

Community News Published: 18th June 2025
๐•๐จ๐ฅ๐ฎ๐ง๐ญ๐ž๐ž๐ซ๐ฌ ๐ง๐ž๐ž๐๐ž๐ ๐Ÿ๐จ๐ซ ๐ƒ๐ข๐ฐ๐š๐ฅ๐ข ๐Ÿ๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ“
In search of awesome people to help us light up the night.

Diwali celebration is happening soon!

Diwali 2025 is looking for volunteers to help make it a vibrant, fuโ€ฆ