With 60,000 visitors last year, the Sydney Serbian Festival is the largest display of Serbian culture outside of Europe and is a highlight of the Serbian‑Australian cultural calendar every year. This year's festival consisted of vibrant displays of traditional folkloric performances and, of course, cevapi and rakija, which characterise the distinct heritage and pride of the Australian-Serbian community. It is a sign of the significance of the Serbian-Australian community in New South Wales that Premier Chris Minns, His Grace Bishop Siluan from the Serbian Orthodox Church, andAustralian Idol contestant Ivana Ilic were all enthusiastic participants. The history between our countries stretches back to World War I, where 1,500 Anzacs were involved on the Serbian front, even before Gallipoli. Liverpool has a large and thriving Serbian community that makes a tremendous contribution to our local community, sporting clubs, arts and culture, and economy. I congratulate the Serbian Orthodox Youth Association for successfully organising this year's celebration.