Rain postpones park’s centenary party

HAIG Park’s 100^th anniversary will be celebrated with a party featuring all-ages activities, market stalls and entertainment on Saturday.

 Activities include:

• A multicultural stage with music and dance presentations.
• Mini Haig Park Village Markets with food and drinks.
• Suitcase Rummage – a market of pre-loved goods by locals.
• The launch of Ngala Logs, a new seating area for Braddon, and the Labyrinth installation.

Associate Professor Cathy Hope, from the University of Canberra’s Faculty of Arts and Design, says the 100^th birthday party is an opportunity to reflect on and celebrate the strong community effort to revitalise the park.

“Haig Park has become a place for all Canberrans – whether you are going to the markets, walking your dog, reading under a tree or having a picnic with friends,” Dr Hope said.

“This evolution has been achieved through community-led art, music, dance and play activities, which have created immersive experiences and enabled people to see the park in a different way.”

Haig Park Turns 100: Let’s Party, 11am-4pm, December 2.