Harmony Day Harmony Day is the day dedicated to celebrating Australia’s cultural diversity, and is timed to coincide with the United Nations’ International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. Harmony Day is celebrated on march 21 and has been celebrated in Australia since 1999 . Since then, more than 25000 Harmony Day events have been held by a wide range of community, sporting and cultural organization . Harmony Day events are supported by the Department of Immigration and Citizenship, which provides free promotional material. Events include sporting activities, food festivals, dance or music performances, or simply bringing people together to talk and share stories. The theme for 2012 is “Sport – play engage, inspire” in recognition of the positive role sport plays in uniting people from different backgrounds and cultures. Harmony Day celebrates the fact that Australia is one of the most culturally diverse countries in the world approximately one in four ...