The Oromo community in Melbourne, Australia, today celebrated Oromtittii Day or Oromo Women’s Day at Braeside Park, Victoria, to honor Oromo women’s contributions to cultural preservation and family resilience.

Organized by the Oromo Community in Melbourne, the event emphasized gratitude for women’s roles in sustaining traditions through challenging circumstances.

Chairman Alemayehu Qubee highlighted the festival’s aim to recognize Oromo women’s efforts in maintaining cultural heritage “with love and respect,” particularly in diaspora settings where cultural continuity can be challenging.

Participants, including women, men and children, wore traditional Oromo attire, such as colorful garments like the *horo*, symbolizing cultural pride. This visual element underscores intergenerational transmission of traditions.

The Oromo, an ethnic group primarily from Oromia, East Africa have a growing diaspora in Australia.

Events like this reinforce identity and community cohesion.

Cultural festivals in public spaces like Braeside Park may also serve to educate the broader Australian community about Oromo heritage, promoting multicultural exchange.

Such events often feature traditional music, dance, storytelling, and food, fostering communal bonds and showcasing cultural practices.

Celebrations like this acknowledge women’s dual roles in upholding familial and cultural responsibilities, common themes in diaspora communities striving to balance integration with heritage preservation.

This event reflects a broader trend of migrant communities using public celebrations to strengthen identity and visibility, while addressing the challenges of cultural preservation abroad.