CHRISTMAS in Griffith just wouldn’t be the same without carols by candlelight.
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Close to 4000 people flocked to the Exies Oval on Sunday night to be part of the musical magic.
Organiser Jenny Ellis said there was something special about a night that could bring so many different people together as one.
“It’s such a fantastic Australian tradition,” she said.
“I was very happy with it. It was a great night.
“It was special to see all of the little kids from Dorothy Waide Centre for Early Learning, Griffith Central Preschool and the school choirs.
“They were a huge part of it but the night is really a combination of all age groups.”
Four community groups will benefit from the event, with $3000 shared between Langanyah Youth Refuge, St Vincent de Paul, Fusion Riverina and the Combined Churches Christmas Lunch.
Mrs Ellis said it was wonderful to see so many locals enjoy the night.
“It’s a wonderful event and I just hope we continue to get the support needed to run it because costs are just getting higher each year,” she said.
“We had Alan Frank sing Holy City, which was phenomenal.
“We finished with a Christmas version of Halleluja.
“It was the finale and when everyone started to sing along it was really powerful.
“There is something special about the community coming together and singing along as one.
“The night ended with spectacular fireworks.
“It was a great way to finish the year.”
Griffith Carols by Candlelight was presented by the Griffith Combined Christian Churches.
The packed program included Hush sung by Narme Matenga, He Made a Way in a Manger by Emma Bordignon, Aussie Jingle Bells by Olivia Bennett, This is Amazing Grace This Christmas by John and Willie Lolohea and Little Drummer Boy by Angie Rizzeri.