![]() "Our aim is to use football to enhance relationships between different communities in Brisbane," Mr Bellos said. The tournament is part of the Multicultural Development Association's (MDA) Welcome Fest, one of the largest welcoming festivals for refugees and migrants in Australia, with over 17,000 people attending each year.įormer Queenslander of the year Jim Bellos has volunteered with the MDA since 2009 to organise the Fiesta for refugees and migrants. Teams including the African Lions, Liberia Boyz, South Korea and Congo display the diverse array of cultures who now call Brisbane and its surrounds home. The Football Fiesta tournament began in 2009 with just 13 teams, and now has 40 teams representing a variety of cultures. ![]() More than 800 footballers from refugee and migrant backgrounds are taking part in a Brisbane football tournament that aims to break down cultural barriers.
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