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Multicultural Night in Kincardine draws 1,600 people By Liz Dadson |
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 Carrie Ng (L), Jason Price and their son, Tyler, one-and-a-half, of Kincardine, watch the award-winning KDSS Kinetic Knights robot, "Biodiesel," go through its paces, as operated by Kinetic Knights Matt Pagnan and Stewart Clifford  The Elgin Market Public School choir performs on the stage at Multicultural Night Saugeen First Nations dancers at Multicultural Night Saugeen First Nations singers and drummers perform |
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The 9th annual Multicultural Night in Kincardine was a huge success, drawing 1,600 people to experience more than 30 different cultures, on display at the Davidson Centre arena. Among the countries represented were the Aboriginal First Nations, Canada, United States, Angola, Ukraine, Antarctica, Spain, Tanzania, China, England, Argentina, Scotland, San Marino, Ecuador, Russia, Romania, France, Holland, Germany, Portugal, India, Kyrgyzstan, Poland, Ireland, Philippines, Israel, Mali, Palestine, Italy, Japan, Nepal, Mexico and Korea. There were also seven shows, featuring music, dance and song from the Philippines, India, China, Saugeen First Nation, and the choirs at Elgin Market Public School and Huron Heights Public School. "This is a great learning experience," said Chandra Tripathi, a member of the organizing committee. "Not only do we get to taste delicious food from all over the world, we get to learn about all these different cultures that are found right here in our own community." He offered appreciation to the organizers, the sponsors and everyone who shared their culture and volunteered for the event. Meranda Kewageshig (L) and Aspen Chapman are dancers with the Saugeen First Nation
Zachary (L), 6, and Victoria Grabas, 8, of Kincardine, work with plasticine at the children's craft corner
Marijke Hennink talks to the public about her display representing Ecuador
Noime Delas Armas (L) and Chona Castillo hold up fruit from the Philippines |
Joining him on the organizing
committee are Barbara Goetz, Mary Senese and Marijke Hennink. The youth
committee includes Steve Travale, Virat Tripathi and Eliza Bumba.
The event is hosted by the local schools, municipalities and communities, and Bruce Power. The Multicultural Night began at Huron Heights school in 2003 but quickly outgrew that location and is now held at the Davidson Centre.  Cindy Faddah (L) of Kincardine holds her three-year-old son, Shareef, both wearing the traditional clothing of Palestine  Bibiana Ferreira (L) and her daughter, Sarah, serve cream tarts at the Portugal display  Chandra Tripathi welcomes everyone to Multicultural Night at the Davidson Centre in Kincardine Scrolling stops when you move your mouse inside the scroll area. You can click on the ads for more
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