Sunday 28 March 2021

Tumbalong Park, Darling Harbour (TBC)

Dear Children’s Festival participants, volunteers and friends,
As you are aware the coronavirus outbreak has been declared a global pandemic. The problem is worsening with the passing of every single day.
The Children’s Festival Organisation (CFO) is closely monitoring the situation. What we have seen so far is that many events – big and small – are either postponed or cancelled altogether.
Our main concern is the safety and well-being of the participants of our event, the majority of whom are children. So far there is a fair number of participating groups informing us that they have decided to withdraw from performing at the Children’s Festival 2020 in Sydney due to concern about the virus. Also, the Prime Minister and state and territory leaders want all non-essential gatherings of more than 500 people to be suspended from Monday amid fears about the spread of coronavirus.
Under these circumstances, the CFO has decided that our Children’s Festival 2020 in Sydney is cancelled. This is a very difficult decision but we believe that this decision is made in the best interest of all involved.
We thank you for your continued support and are looking forward to your participation in our future festivals.
Best wishes,
Thuat V. Nguyen OAM
President, Children’s Festival Organisation Inc.

TBA

Sunday 1 November 2020
Paul Keating Park, Bankstown