More than 1,000 people pack Davidson Centre for 20th anniversary Multicultural Celebration

More than 1,000 people packed the arena floor of the Davidson Centre in Kincardine, Tuesday night, for the 20th annual Multicultural Celebration.

Organizer Chandra Tripathi said it was the largest crowd in the history of the event and he was thrilled at the turn-out for this milestone celebration.

Members of the Kincardine Scottish Pipe Band marched into the Davidson Centre, followed by Tripathi and several dignitaries, representing the sponsors, Bruce Power, Municipality of Kincardine and the Swajan Samanvay Sanatan Centre (SSSC).



Members of the Kincardine Scottish Pipe Band march into the Davidson Centre arena floor, followed by organizer Chandra Tripathi and several dignitaries, Tuesday night, at the Multicultural Celebration in Kincardine

Steve Travale and Virat Tripathi, who have been part of this event for the past 15 years, said they were pleased to see it continue.

“We need to embrace our differences,” said Travale, “and get to know the many cultures in our community.”

In honour of the 20th anniversary, Travale presented a certificate of recognition from Huron-Bruce MP Ben Lobb’s office, while Diane Foxton presented one from Huron-Bruce MPP Lisa Thompson’s office.

The Multicultural Celebration is for all ages, featuring cultural displays from almost 20 countries, as well as traditional outfits, music and ethnic foods, all in a fun, free, family-friendly, festive environment, where you can experience the richness of the cultures that make the Kincardine area so special.

The countries featured included:
 

• Canada
• Afghanistan
• Ukraine
• Argentina
• Sri Lanka
• Australia
• Philippines
• Brazil
• Levant countries: Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Palestine and Syria
• China
• Japan
• Mexico
• Croatia
• Morocco
• France
• Pakistan
• Germany
• India

Also on display, were the following supporting organizations:
 

• African Art
• Youth and Kids Corner
• Baker Swimming, Owen Sound
• SSSC
• Bruce County Museum and Cultural Centre
• Kinetic Knights Robotics Team (FRC Team 781)
• Bruce County Public Library
• Nuclear Innovation Institute (NII)
• Bruce Power
• Municipality of Kincardine
• Culture Program and Speeches
• Kincardine Library
• Grey-Bruce Newcomer Immigrant Collective
• Kincardine Fire and Emergency Services and Community Emergency Management
• International Exchange Students