DUBBO'S diversity was on display at the weekend, as hundreds flocked to the city centre for the 2015 Multicultural Festival.
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The festivities kicked off with the annual street parade, followed by an afternoon of foreign delicacies and live entertainment.
The Solanki family have been regular contributors to the festival over the years, with children Ansh, 3, and Anushka, 4, this year dressing as an Indian prince and princess.
Mother Falguni said the festival was educational, as well as a lot of fun.
"It's good because the kids get to look at a lot of different cultures in one place. It's good general knowledge," Mrs Solanki said.
"Talking about each others' cultures, you don't need a holiday. You can just go to China, go to India, without leaving Dubbo.
"We've got a lot of multicultural people here in Dubbo and it's good to let people see them."
Yvonne and Garry Gowans attended last year's parade and festival, and were so impressed they came back for more.
"I think it's wonderful, they are all mixing with each other [and] I think it's really great that they are all proud to show off their countries," Mrs Gowans said.
It was the fourth festival for Alexandria Hartwig and her daughters Cassandra and Yvonne, who marched in traditional Chilean dress.
"It's the one day of the year that you see the diversity of Dubbo," Ms Hartwig said.
Culminating in the annual multicultural dinner at the Dubbo Regional Theatre and Convention Centre, this year's festival was boosted by $15,000 from Dubbo City Council.