ARKLOW MULTICULTURAL FESTIVAL CELEBRATES DIVERSITY

Issued 19th May 2008

The 3rd annual Arklow International Food Festival will be on Sunday 1st June 2008 from 2pm to 5pm at the Arklow Leisure Centre. Admission is free!

To celebrate our own great diversity in the unity that is Arklow, we have food and music from many countries.

This Arklow Multi-cultural Association was set up last June to celebrate and highlight the richness and diversity of our many cultures living in the Arklow area. The objective of the group is to enable the people of Arklow to more fully acknowledge and enjoy the richness of its many cultures and to have activities which will embrace these. AMCA will work closely with other community organisations to improve cultural activities, to promote understanding, respect and friendship between all people.

Last years International Food and Cultural Fair, in association with Cairde le Cheile, proved to be a huge success with nationalities from Brazil, India, Korea, South Africa, Turkey, Sweden, Nigeria, Indonesia, Poland, Lesotho, Ghana, Philippines and Ireland, showcasing food, dance, music and costumes.

Dignitaries both from the town and various embassies were present to enjoy the fun and special atmosphere which the Festival created.

AMCA members invite you to attend this festival to celebrate the delightful diversity of culture as seen through the foods of Arklow’s many cultures.