- Nine-day festival celebrates Kimberley region's cultural diversity and pearling history
- Celebrating 50th anniversary in 2020
- Supported by State Government, through Tourism WA and Royalties for Regions
- 2018 festival takes place from August 25 to September 2
The West Kimberley's premier cultural celebration, Shinju Matsuri - Festival of the Pearl, has secured State Government sponsorship for another three years until 2021.
The Shinju Matsuri Festival showcases the Kimberley region's rich cultural diversity, unique pearling history, vibrant community and extraordinary natural landscapes.
Celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2020, the nine-day festival has continued to grow in popularity, attracting thousands of visitors to Broome each year.
This year's program will feature more than 55 events and activities, including the Sunset Long Table Dinner, Floating Lantern Matsuri, Mud and Saltwater Short Film Fest, Pearl Harvest Yum Cha, Jetty to Jetty storytelling and a range of Aboriginal experiences and tours.
The festival is supported by the State Government through Tourism Western Australia's Regional Events Program.
For more information about the event, visit http://www.shinjumatsuri.com.au
Comments attributed to Premier Mark McGowan:
"Broome is a great place to visit - beautiful beaches, warm weather, friendly people and a vibrant culture.
"Promoting popular festivals such as Shinju Matsuri are an important part of my Government's plan to increase visitors and bolster Western Australia as a popular tourism destination."
Comments attributed to Tourism Minister Paul Papalia:
"On the eve of the 2018 event, the McGowan Government is proud to announce a further three-year sponsorship agreement to support this long-standing cultural celebration.
"Shinju Matsuri Festival has delivered positive social impacts for the Kimberley region for nearly 50 years.
"The event attracts high profile chefs, fills hotel rooms, increases exposure of local producers and brings thousands of visitors to Broome every year.
"Supporting unique events such as Shinju Matsuri are a key component of the State Government's Two-Year Action Plan, which includes attracting more people to regional WA."
Comments attributed to Regional Development Minister Alannah MacTiernan:
"Shinju Matsuri is a special cultural celebration and has a strong community following, igniting a real sense of community pride.
"Shinju Matsuri's vibrant program is a wonderful showcase of Broome's strong and diverse community and the striking landscapes of the Kimberley coast.
"Continuing to attract visitors to our regions through events, like Shinju Matsuri, will bring wider business and job opportunities to local communities, and greater prosperity to the regional economy."
Premier's office - 6552 5000
Tourism minister's office - 6552 5600
Regional Development minister's office - 6552 6200
