​Kincardine Multicultural Celebration to mark 20th anniversary, May 13

This year, the Kincardine Multicultural Celebration marks 20 years of embracing diversity and facilitating community connection.

The event will take place Tuesday, May 13, from 5:30-8 p.m., at the Davidson Centre. Admission is free, and all are welcome!

Attendees will have the opportunity to engage with each other’s cultures by sampling ethnic delicacies and discovering new traditions. This event offers a unique forum to dialogue and promote understanding within the community.

It encourages everyone to remember the importance of diversity and inclusivity. Developing an understanding of different cultures and religions in the community helps people become aware, rethink any assumptions they may have, and better understand the similarities in traditions.

Chandra Tripathi founded this event with a vision to foster acceptance of all cultures. In 2005, the first celebration was held at Huron Heights Public School in Kincardine, giving approximately 200 attendees the opportunity to experience a variety of cultures.

The Kincardine Multicultural Celebration committee organizes the annual event, with support from Bruce Power, the Swajan Samanvay Santan Centre, the Municipality of Kincardine, and Kincardine District Senior School.

"For 20 years, this celebration has been a beacon of unity — bringing people together through the richness of their cultures,” says Tripathi. “It’s more than an event; it’s a living example of how respect, understanding, and shared joy can strengthen our community. I warmly invite all cultural groups to join us by setting up a display at the event — whether through food, music, art, or storytelling — to help spread the message of inclusivity and togetherness far and wide.”

To view a video about the Kincardine Multicultural Celebration, visit www.kincardine.ca/KMCVideo.