Twirls of tradition: There was a display of traditional Albanian dancing at the festival.
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Megan Fisher
Queen’s Gardens was a sea of red and black on Sunday, March 3, for the annual festival celebrating traditional Albanian culture.
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Attendees were entertained by traditional Albanian music, dancing and food, including a fruit and vegetable market that offered produce grown and packed by local farmers.
News photographer Megan Fisher went along to capture the annual Shepparton Albanian Harvest Festival.
Albanian adventures: Brothers Andi, 4, and Dion Larti, 5, embraced the Albanian culture.
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Megan Fisher
Harvesting flavour: Grilled corn was among the traditional Albanian food available at the festival on Sunday.
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Megan Fisher
Joyful rhythm: Victoria Veis and Serena Shparthi dancing at the festival.
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Megan Fisher
Fresh picks: People purchased fruit and vegatables grown and packed by local farmers.
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Megan Fisher
Family fun: Siblings Molly, 3, and Patrick Barclay, 5, got their faces painted.
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Megan Fisher
Step into tradition: Chris Lako, Ray Bace and Bryce Kambo were part of the dancing display.
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Megan Fisher
Cultural celebration: City of Greater Shepparton Mayor Shane Sali celebrated Albanian culture at the festival.
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Megan Fisher
Traditional dance: Kasey Bella performed traditional Albanian dancing at the Albanian Harvest Festival.
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Megan Fisher
Tapestry of tradition: Stallholder Nazmi Gashi at the Albanian Harvest Festival on Sunday.
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Megan Fisher
Full swing: Vanessa Spaho was part of the traditional dancing display.
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Megan Fisher
Crowded with culture: Many people attended the Albanian Harvest Festival.
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Megan Fisher
Picking perfection: Apples were among the fresh fruit available for people to buy.
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Megan Fisher
Joyful contributors: Urim Bujku and Zain Kutrolli volunteered at the festival.
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Megan Fisher
Hand in hand: Traditional dancing at the festival.
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Megan Fisher
Cultural couture: There were clothing stalls at the festival on Sunday.
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Megan Fisher
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