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In pictures: Feast and Festival multicultural celebration

Ethan Griffiths
By Ethan Griffiths
Multimedia journalist·Whanganui Chronicle·
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Dancers from the Shivam Dance Academy performed traditional kathak and Bollywood dancing. Photo / Lewis Gardner

Dancers from the Shivam Dance Academy performed traditional kathak and Bollywood dancing. Photo / Lewis Gardner

A free festival of cultural food and entertainment which was twice postponed because of Covid-19, finally took place on Saturday night.

A few hundred people turned out at the Whanganui Racecourse for the event, organised by the Multicultural Council of Rangitīkei/Whanganui, which saw performances from the Shivam Dance Academy students, who put on a display of traditional kathak and Bollywood dance.

The event also heard speeches from ethnic migrants who have lived in Whanganui for over fifteen years - recognising their contribution to the district.

Authentic food was also dished up by a variety of vendors at the event, and traditional henna tattoos were also on offer.

Chronicle photographer Lewis Gardner was there.

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Jess Younger receives a traditional Indian henna tattoo from artist Sumiti Batra. Photo / Lewis Gardner
Jess Younger receives a traditional Indian henna tattoo from artist Sumiti Batra. Photo / Lewis Gardner
Teu Lavoa was serving up traditional island dishes at the festival on Saturday. Photo / Lewis Gardner
Teu Lavoa was serving up traditional island dishes at the festival on Saturday. Photo / Lewis Gardner
The boys from Shivam Dance Academy were involved too - performing their modern interpretation of Bollywood dancing. Photo / Lewis Gardner
The boys from Shivam Dance Academy were involved too - performing their modern interpretation of Bollywood dancing. Photo / Lewis Gardner
Ghar more, from the Shivam Dance Academy, performed traditional kathak dance using 'modern techniques'. Photo / Lewis Gardner
Ghar more, from the Shivam Dance Academy, performed traditional kathak dance using 'modern techniques'. Photo / Lewis Gardner
More than 60 people turned out for the event, with multiple food vendors and performers also travelling to the district for the celebration. Photo / Lewis Gardner
More than 60 people turned out for the event, with multiple food vendors and performers also travelling to the district for the celebration. Photo / Lewis Gardner

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