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Residents will celebrate Assyrian culture and history at a traditional new years festival that is expected to attract more than 8000 people. The Assyrian Australian National Federation (AANF) and The Assyrian Universal Alliance (AUA), will host this year’s Assyrian New Year Festival at Fairfield Showground on Sunday April 3. The celebration dates back to 6766, when the Assyrians would prepare for the return of spring and honour the rebirth of the natural world. Event organisers said they hope to strengthen cultural heritage and encourage cultural understanding by continuing a celebration which dates back more than 6,000 years. The event will include an array of entertainment, including live musical performances, food stalls, games, rides and a fireworks display to finish off the night. The Fairfield event is in its fifth year, with a number of dignitaries including then Prime Minister Tony Abbott in attendance last year. The festival will be held at Fairfield Showground from 10am to 10pm.

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