FROME’S popular free to attend Multicultural Festival is back at the Cheese and Grain on Sunday 9th October 11am-2pm, with local people sharing and celebrating the many diverse cultures of Frome; home to over 60 nationalities.
There will be performances of music, dance, singing, a Japanese Kendo demonstration, a Spanish theatre show with puppets, and organisers say they will be welcoming the Ukrainian community.
There will be many diverse and delicious savoury snacks, drinks and cakes on offer from the international community on the stalls; small charges to cover costs will be made, so please bring cash.
Activities will include Japanese origami, Thai Kratongs to float on water, Tibetan sound healing, Llama craft, German puzzles and quizzes and Polish folklore.
Organisations attending will include Frome Twinning Association, Somerset Diverse communities, Sari (Stand Against Racism & Inequality) and Frome’s Anti-Racism Communities group (Arc) and local schools will also be making contributions.
As part of the event, Multicultural Frome will be launching their cookbook which includes recipes from local people from many different countries; this will be on sale to raise further funds.
“There has been a great response, with local people from various nationalities eager to showcase aspects of their cultures,” said the organisers. “The festival is also an opportunity to meet people from your own country, make new friends, and learn new things about how people do things differently in other countries.”
The event is organised by the charity Young People Frome and donations are very welcome on the day.
If you would like to get involved now or in the future, please contact azeemacaff@googlemail.com or lenkagrimes@gmail.com
