Community
13 December, 2023
Resort hosts Italian feast
GUESTS, locals and visitors have come together at Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort to celebrate the end of the sugar cane harvest season with the unveiling of a unique piece of Douglas Shire history and special long table dinner under the stars.
The descendants of the region’s first Italian cane cutters gathered at Port Douglas’ most iconic beachfront resort for the unveiling of a new display that pays homage to the history of the local sugar cane industry.
Donated by Peter and Maureen Verri, with special thanks to Peter and Judy Rossi, the new display in the Daintree Bar showcases an authentic cane cutter shirt from 1928 and antique machete, embodying the arduous hand-cutting era of sugarcane pre-dating modern mechanisation.
Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort Port Douglas general manager Steve Molnar said he was a proud advocate of the local sugar cane industry.
"We are proud to enhance our connection with the local community through our signature resort experiences and this new display in the Daintree Bar," he said.
"The story of sugar cane is a pivotal piece of Port Douglas history and we consider it an honour to share this tale with both visitors and locals."
