The very best food, music and art from around the world will be celebrated by close to 4,000 people on the Central Coast next month at Flavours by the Sea 2019.

Central Coast Council Unit Manager Community Partnerships, Glenn Cannard said the free community event, which will be held on Saturday 16 March 3.30-8.30pm at Memorial Park, The Entrance, truly highlights and celebrates the diverse culture of the Central Coast.

“Flavours by the Sea is a popular event that brings our community together to celebrate our differences,” Mr Cannard said.

“This year, a relaxed dining area will be set up with a number of different food trucks forming a festive flavour alley including Mexican, Vietnamese, Asian, South American and specialty desserts.

“Free mandala colouring activities will be available and there will be live music and entertainment featuring Yolngu artist Gawurra Gaykamangu, who is known for his masterful performances that powerfully express the culture and music of the small communities of the Northern Territory.”

Central Coast Council Mayor Jane Smith said Flavours by the Sea also celebrates Harmony Day and the theme of ‘everyone belongs’.

“Our very own vision for the Central Coast, developed through our Community Strategic Plan, reflects the values and aspirations of Harmony Day as we create a smart, liveable region with a shared sense of belonging and responsibility,” Mayor Smith said.

“Our growing diversity, community spirit and great natural environment makes our region a great place to live and I encourage everyone to come together to celebrate that this Harmony Day.”

To make this event more inclusive and accessible for everyone in the community, the ‘Including You’ accessibility tent will be set up. The tent provides a range of free to hire sensory, vision, mobility and communication aids and supports, plus a ‘safe space’ for retreat for people in the community living with a disability, their families and carers, as well as elderly people, parents with prams and others with limited mobility (from injuries or illness).

For more information visit centralcoast.nsw.gov.au/events