Opportunity to share ideas, have fun

And, for the first time, council will be hosting a youth Iftar dinner to coincide with the holy month of Ramadan.
The Youth Week program aims to provide a platform for those aged 12-24 years to share ideas, showcase their talents, take part in competitions and have fun.
The week of free events includes: Youth Week Skate Night on Friday, April 8, 6-9pm, at the Roundabout Youth Centre, Sefton; Youth Arts Festival showcasing young creatives from Canterbury Bankstown and beyond on Saturday, April 9, 3-8pm, at Bankstown Arts Centre; ​Dungeon and Dragons Cosplay on Saturday, April 9, 10am-4pm, at Campsie Library and Knowledge Centre; ​Youth Week Drop-in at Belmore Youth Resource Centre where you can enjoy fun activities, music, and challenges on Monday, April 11, 11am-3pm, and on Thursday, April 14, 5-9pm; Iftar celebration at Belmore Youth Resource Centre on Tuesday, April 12, 5.30-9pm; and a Cultural Bushwalk where you can immerse yourself in Aboriginal culture at La Perouse, discover the local flora and fauna and learn about the region’s diverse history, on Wednesday, April 13, 9am-4pm.
Canterbury Bankstown Mayor Khal Asfour says there are more than 65,000 young people aged between 12 and 25 who live in our City.
A number of the activities are aimed at fostering inclusion and celebrating different cultures from across CBCity.
Young people are invited to celebrate Iftar, the meal shared after sunset to break the fast during the month of Ramadan, on Tuesday, April 12.
“This year Youth Week coincides with the holy month of Ramadan, an important time in our City,” Mayor Asfour said.
“So, our Muslim young people don’t miss out, we’ve included prayer and breaking of the fast in our Youth Week program.
“And I invite all non-Muslims to come along and learn about what breaking the fast is all about.”
For the full program or to register, visit cb.city/YouthWeek.