IT was an evening of connection and culture on Friday, December 3.
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Since its initial postponement of March 20, 2020, the international dance show was finally screened at Horsham Town Hall.
The dances from India, Nepal, Latin, Filipino and Karen cultures were all filmed in July in strict COVID-19 restrictions.
Its premier on Friday night was the first time any of the performers were able to see all the dances.
Oasis Wimmera president, Anubha Jalla said everyone was thrilled to finally see the end product.
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"All the parties have done the hard work," she said.
"This function was suppose to happen in 2020, because of the lockdowns everytime it got delayed."
The event was originally scheduled for Diversity Day on March 20.
Ms Jhalla said it was a special evening for performers who missed out on performing live.
"We'll saw all the performances on screen," she said.
"You get encouragement when performing and the audience gives you a response (when performing live), we missed that part.
"It's good encouragement to all performers that there will be a live audience for the screening of their dance."
Ms Jalla said the partnership is vital for immigrants new to the Wimmera.
"It helps them settle," she said.
"Oasis Wimera is about that social platform to give recognition."
Ms Jhalla said multiculturalism benefits everyone.
"It gives you a good platform to grow," she said.
"Social acceptance, friendship - that's very important. Especially in smaller, rural towns, when that awareness is not there.
"We are telling people here is the platform, you can join, and we are happy to work together."
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