Kerry's African community to showcase cultures and traditions at major celebration
The event will celebrate traditional African food and drumming and those from the continent, now living in Kerry, will don their traditional dress. African-themed displays will also be setup in the park.
The family-friendly day is open to everyone of all ages, no matter where they are from.
A DJ will provide music while there will be face-painting, bouncy castles and plenty of games on hand to keep youngsters entertained.
The Africa Day celebration has been organised by Tralee International Resource Centre, Killarney Immigrant Support Centre and the African Community in Kerry.
Manager of Tralee International Resource Centre, Mary Carroll, said the day will be an opportunity to celebrate African diversity and success and join the millions around the world highlighting the cultural and social energy of the continent.
'Importantly it will support integration and inclusion by bringing different cultures and communities together,' Ms Carroll said.
'This type of initiative is more than just good fun, it is about raising awareness and encouraging integration as the different communities come together,' she continued.
'Music, games and food is a fun way to achieve this very important goal. It makes us realise what we have in common; we all have families, we enjoy our children having a fun day out, we like nice food, music and laughter is appreciated by us all.
'This is our fourth time holding an event like this, and each year it gets bigger and better! In the past years it was wonderful to see so many people coming to try African food, and learning so much about the different cultures, and meeting and talking together, in a fun way.'
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The celebration, which was officially launched this week, is supported by funding from Irish Aid at the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, facilitated through Kerry County Council.
The organisers said they are very grateful for the use of Tralee Town Park and for all the help from local groups and businesses including Sean Murphy Electrical contractor.
Africa Day in Tralee Town Park will run from 2pm-5pm on Sunday, May 25.
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