57th annual Multicultural Festival underway in Kitchener
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The weekend-long event drew thousands of attendees on Saturday, showcasing the myriad of cultures that contribute to the city’s unique tapestry.
Kitchener’s Victoria Park came alive on Saturday as the Kitchener-Waterloo Multicultural Centre (KWMC) hosts their 57th annual Multicultural Festival, celebrating the rich diversity of the community.
“This is the biggest festival in the region and we're celebrating the diversity and the uniqueness. We're celebrating each other,” said Lucia Harrison, CEO of the KWMC.
The weekend-long event drew thousands of attendees on Saturday, showcasing the myriad of cultures that contribute to the city’s unique tapestry.
“If the weather permits, we can see 70,000 people through this park over the weekend,” Harrison said. “Every year we do different things. We have different performers. We've gotten bigger. It's just like every year just builds on the previous year and it's just very exciting.”
The festival featured an eclectic mix of performances, culinary delights, and artisan crafts from over 30 different cultural groups.
“We've got the marketplace, we've got over 200 vendors who are selling various kinds of products. And then, yes, the food, lots of performances,” Harrison said.
“We get a combination of everything so it’s nice to learn about the different cultures too,” one attendee said.
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