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Celebrating our uniqueness
A free community event, Celebrating Cultures, returns on March 25.
Howick Local Board is hosting the festival to showcase the many cultures found in the area.
Board Chair Damian Light says the event will bring Barry Curtis Park in Chapel Road to life between 11am and 4pm.
“One of the highlights of living in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland is the diversity of people and cultures, Celebrating Cultures allows us all to come together and recognise the uniqueness of the people who combine in our area to create the wonderfully diverse community we call home.
“We have no doubt saluting and promoting the wonderful cul- tures, customs, music and food of our area will make for a hugely successful day.”
Ahead of Celebrating Cultures is the Howick Village Cultural Food Festival on March 4.
Light says the association has a long history of activating the town centre.
“We can all be guilty of thinking Ponsonby or the Viaduct are the cuisine capitals, but East Auckland can match anything on offer, and supporting local outlets has the advantage of putting money into our own economy.”
The festival will feature food stalls from local businesses, markets, visiting food trucks, and music and entertainment from local groups and schools.
