A vibrant celebration
The Bahrain Rugby Football Club has organised a Latino Loco event.
It will feature vibrant music, electrifying energy and delicious Latin-inspired beverages and food, tomorrow, from 4pm. Normal guest rules apply.
For more information, call 17695809.
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