“[Yarra City] Council recognises Cultural Infusion’s contribution to the cultural life of Yarra. As a producer of high quality arts programs and activities, Cultural Infusion greatly enhances Council’s vision of Yarra as a leading place for diverse and vibrant arts, cultures and communities.”

Craig Kenny, Director Community Programs, City of Yarra (2008)

“The Cultural Infusion program is a unique initiative which provides primary and secondary schools in Victoria the opportunity to embrace and learn from Multiculturalism and performers from Non-English Speaking backgrounds.”

B. Hass Dellal OAM, Executive Director, Australian Multicultural Foundation

“Over the course of my life I have been privileged to enjoy a wide range of theatrical, dance, musical and cultural events throughout the world but the Concert you directed and produced was one of the very best………………Images from the concert have recurred in my mind over the past few days because of the way in which you integrated traditional dance and music with very modern international musical forms. ………………..I have been raving about the Voyages Concert to family and friends and have let them know, in no uncertain terms, that they missed one of the great nights of music and theatre the Melbourne has experienced”.

Bruce C Hartnett, Acting Chair, Australia Day Committee – Victoria (2006)

“There was a great feel in the square and BMW edge and large numbers. It seems like our trial goals were well and truly met”.

Kate Brennan CEO - Federation Square

“Fusion was put together by creative director Peter Mousaferiadis, choreographer Claire Naffah and Akash was the DJ mixer. Afterwards the Commonwealth Games closing ceremony was telecast on the main screen. It did not have the vibe, spontaneity, verve, fun and inclusiveness of Sumnation Fusion”

Mike Morris, Journalist, Dandenong Independent (2006)

Peter has been an outstanding collaborator, with a depth of knowledge that is hard to rival, in terms of local and national talent that exemplifies this country’s richness in world music, in cultural fusion and in the creation of exciting and uplifting sounds and spectacle. He carries performers, collaborators, committee members, and even those who initially can’t envisage the outcome, by the passion and certainty he embodies for what can be achieved. He’s a very convincing person. But what inspires trust is that he delivers.

Alison Fraser, Senior Manager, Events & Communications, Executive Director, Australia Day – Victoria (2005)

“Peter from Cultural Infusion is always respectful of protocols for any major event they are involved in…time is taken to ensure that ceremonies are in accordance with the wishes of the elders and participants of the Aboriginal community."

Joy Murphy Wandin Murphy – Aboriginal Elder – Wurrundjeri Tribe (2005)

" I thought the VOYAGES concert was absolutely superb and quite deservedly received a standing ovation at the end. It really was a clever and amazing show stopper. The crowds (and the performers) were fantastic and both reacted to each others excitement”.

Nick Lam - Design Manager - Strategic Communications - Department of Premier and Cabinet (2004)

"[Peter’s] commitment to community arts and his passion for the celebration of cultural diversity have been a valuable asset appreciated by all associated with these projects and the Centre in general. Peter is a wonderful example of an artist making things happen in the community."

Duncan Foster - Footscray Community Arts Centre

‘I am pleased to see such professional and competent initiatives. Programs of this sort serve to educate students in the intricacies of cultural diversity and of course the importance of respect and acceptance of all cultures.’

Mr B. Dellal OAM, Executive Director - Australian Multicultural Foundation

‘Cultural Infusion is promoted through the ArtsEdge website, e-newsletter and Calendar Pack which is distributed twice yearly to government schools in Western Australia.’

ArtsEdge Team

‘The Cultural Infusion Program is a great resource, which promises to introduce young Australians to the rich diversity of cultures that make up our multicultural Australian community. We believe that the inclusion of a specifically culturally diverse arts program to schools is a vitally important service, which can contribute significantly to developing a more whole and healthy respect for culture and cultural difference within our society.’

Libby Sara, Director - Brisbane Ethnic Music & Arts Centre (BEMAC)

‘I commend your organisation's desire to foster and promote the objectives of cultural diversity as an integral part of your program.’

Jenny Wilson, Languages Consultant - Department of Education & Training (Victoria)

‘The Cultural Infusion Program is a wonderful, practical initiative to promote cultural diversity in and to the whole Australian community. Cultural diversity values, cross-cultural communication, community harmony, reciprocal respect and understanding: these are all vital to building the kind of open, accepting Australia in which we all want to live. Communicating through the visual, theatrical and musical arts are perhaps the most powerful way to do so … The second reason why FECCA supports the Cultural Infusion program is that it helps preserve a living resource [cultural heritage].’

Conrad Gershevitch, Director - Federation of Ethnic Communities Councils of Australia

‘A program such as Cultural Infusion is of utmost pertinence in current Australian Society and I am delighted to see that Pan has shown the sensibility and foresight to acknowledge this.’

George Lekakis, Chairperson - Victorian Multicultural Commission (2004)

“Western Creation would like to express our utmost support for Cultural Infusion. For the past 5 years we have had great opportunities to perform and teach around the world to tell the people our story , our history, our struggle. Cultural Infusion has provided us with the chance to have sustainable work and professional training which has enabled us to tour around the Australia and perform overseas … We hope to maintain this ongoing relationship and partnership with Cultural Infusion so that we can continue to express our traditional heritage and culture to the people of Melbourne.”

Alan Harris, Western Creation (Indigenous performance group)

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