Most Aussies Know Harmony Day But Almost None Know Its Dark Past

Right now, it's Harmony Week here in Australia, and March 21 marks Harmony Day, a day where businesses, schools and organisations are told to wear orange in celebration of Australia's recognition of diversity and multiculturalism. The federal government's website labels it as a day which celebrates "our diversity, and brings together Australians from all different backgrounds". But March 21 is not recognised as 'Harmony Day' anywhere else in the world. In fact, it's observed as the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. In this episode of The Quicky, we take a look at the dark origins of March 21. Subscribe to Mamamia GET IN TOUCH Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at [email protected] CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at [email protected] CREDITS Host: Claire Murphy With thanks to: Christina Ho - Associate Professor in Social and Political Sciences at the University of Technology Sydney. Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Kally Borg Audio Producer: Thom Lion Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.