# @victoriapolice on Instagram

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- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/CqhB5NSPGD-
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/72290386-victoriapolice-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2023-04-02T01:55:31.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Victoria Police (@victoriapolice) — https://gondola.cc/victoriapolice

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Last month, the Victoria Police Academy acknowledged Cultural Diversity Week by hosting a feast of traditional entertainment and lunch offerings. 

It was a wonderful opportunity to display the rich - and often colourful - history of various cultures and communities we represent and work alongside, day to day. 

Dressed in a kurta, Subu, a bamboo flutist, launched the week by honouring ancient Indian classical music believed to have therapeutic benefits and improve mental health. Victoria Police recruits and staff were all invited to enjoy traditional Indian cuisine. 

Six Korean drummers took centre stage on Tuesday, with Korean cuisine filling up plates throughout the Academy cafeteria. 

The drums continued into Thursday’s lunch festivities with renowned African drummer, Kofi Kunkpe, inviting enthused recruits to follow his fast-paced and rhythmic beat using drums supplied by the Ghanian drummer. For lunch? Greek plates and treats. 

And finally, Friday saw a change in pace and skill. Gatka – a traditional martial art form associated with the Siku gurus, captivated the audience. One of the basic techniques of self-defence for Sikh warriors during the martial period of great Sikh Gurus, it embodies a style of stick-fighting with wooden-sticks intended to simulate swords. 

The programme was arranged by the Academy’s Culturally and Linguistic Diverse (CALD) Student Network. The network exists to provide recruits with access to support and advice to assist them through training, as well as make recommendations to Academy management helping work towards a training environment that is inclusive and supportive.

#CulturalDiversityWeek #PoliceCareers

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