23rd National Multicultural Festival celebrated in Canberra, Australia

A band presents the Brazilian rhythms of samba during a parade of the 23rd National Multicultural Festival in Canberra, Australia, on Feb. 16, 2019. The 2019 National Multicultural Festival parade commenced on Saturday afternoon at the center of Australia's capital Canberra. Over 2,000 performers from a range of cultural groups displayed their diverse culture with beautiful dancers, marching bands and magnificent floats, enveloping the streets with spectacular color and sound. Thousands of people flocked to the streets to witness. (Xinhua/Pan Xiangyue)