The Festival of Nations was held at Darling Harbour on 12 October 1996 and between 60 – 70,000 people attended the festival. The main components of the festival were a “Children of the World” Parade (organized by the NSW Federation of Ethnic Schools) ; three mainstage concerts from noon until night (“Colours of the Rainbow”, “United Australia Celebration” and “Concert Under the Stars”); ACCF Honours Exhibition Tent; Games Corner; “Festival Snapshot” Photo Competition; and many food and craft stalls, and raffles. The Guest of Honour was His Excellency, the Hon. Gordon Samuels AC, Governor of NSW.
Australian Chinese Charity Foundation Inc (ACCF)
The Australian Chinese Charity Foundation Inc (ACCF) was formed in 1990 as a broad based charity organisation to help the Australian community at large. It is supported by the generosity of patrons, trustees and a corporate trustee; life members and ordinary members; the dedication of a Management Committee and; a Council Board (since 2009) – all voluntary members who have worked consistently to achieve ACCF’s aims and objectives and to extend ACCF’s reach to many other charitable organisations.