On Sunday 21 May, I attended the Motherland African Festival held in Liverpool, celebrating the rich culture of African communities in south-western Sydney. The festival featured an exciting display of many timeless traditions, not limited to dance, cuisine, music and fashion. It was extraordinary to see the wide cultural presence at the event, transcending linguistic and religious boundaries to portray customs from various countries such as Sudan, Morocco, Sierra Leone, Zimbabwe, Egypt and Mauritius. The dazzling fashion show showcased an array of African materials by Fabrics of Multicultural Australia. This reflected on the depth and creative history of African cultures. The fabulous dance and drumming performance, courtesy of global performer Lucky Lartey, brought the event together to make for an excellent night. I want to thank everyone who supported and took part in the event. I would like to acknowledge the organisational efforts of Liverpool City Council in putting the festival together. I look forward to further supporting African communities in the Liverpool electorate going forward.