Taste of Broome dishes up Kimberley flavour

The annual A Taste of Broome kicks off this week with a full schedule of music, multimedia, arts and crafts, and culinary events on offer.

  • Community, diversity and heritage celebrated through music, dance, food and art

  • Key role in Tourism WA's Regional Events Program

The annual A Taste of Broome kicks off this week with a full schedule of music, multimedia, arts and crafts, and culinary events on offer.

Tourism Minister Kim Hames and Regional Development Minister Terry Redman said the festival, which runs from April 16, celebrated what the region had to offer.  

"A Taste of Broome is an informative, fun and mouth-watering opportunity for visitors to immerse themselves in the town's traditions, history and culture, all framed by stunning scenery like the beautiful Cable Beach," Dr Hames said.

"Broome is a truly extraordinary destination with a long history that can be seen in such diverse examples as the ancient dinosaur footprints at Gantheaume Point, Aboriginal culture, the pearling history and the world's oldest operating outdoor cinema, Sun Pictures.

"It is also the gateway to the Kimberley, which Lonely Planet rates as one of the world's top 10 regional destinations."

A Taste of Broome is proudly supported by the State Government through Tourism WA's Regional Events Program, funded by Royalties for Regions.

Mr Redman said he was pleased to see Royalties for Regions supporting such vibrant and culturally enriching events.

"Regional events deliver significant economic and social benefits to local communities," he said.

"Tourism development is critical to our regional economy, especially in these challenging times for the resources industry, and the investment in these sorts of events will continue to raise the profile of Western Australia." 

Dr Hames said tourism was a vital industry for regional Western Australia.

"Of the $8.3 billion visitor spend across the State in 2013-14, $3.5 billion was spent in country WA," he said.

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