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. 

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Host: Claire Murphy

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Producer: Claire Murphy

Executive Producer: Kally Borg

Audio Producer: Thom Lion

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. 
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Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at <a href="mailto:thequicky@mamamia.com.au">thequicky@mamamia.com.au</a>
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

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The Quicky is Mamamia's daily podcast that gets you up to speed on the top stories, then dives deeper on one topic you want to know more about. It&rsquo;s a show that helps you cut through the noise and tells you exactly what you need to know today.
It&rsquo;s what women are talking about today. Interesting stories. Intelligent conversation. Minus the shock and horror.&nbsp;

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