“People from different cultures bring a huge contribution to our society and we are all richer for helping them to integrate.”
A community event in North Belfast aimed to address recent racist incidents in the city by celebrating the area's cultural diversity.
South Asian, Chinese lion and Chinese fan dances and workshops were held so that local people could test their own skills. Dhol Drummers and bohran players also displayed their talents. Organiser Maria Burke, from Wolfhill, said: "We were delighted to receive this funding from the Housing Executive which has helped in our important work of making communities stronger.
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