‘Tapestry of culture’ as afro-caribrant festival Returns to Paris

Tapestry of culture as afro caribrant festival Returns to Paris

There was a lot of music and dancing in lion’s park in Paris on saturday.

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But most there was a lot of Joy as Thousands Gathered for the second annual Afro-Caribrant Festival.

“This is Amazing,” Said Stef-Han Singh, who was on and off the walliams amphitheatet internship leading the crowd in music and singing on saturday eventing. “There are so many different cultures represented here, so much energy.”

Singh Said the Rain, Which was off and on throughout the day, Didn’t Stop People from Everhything the Had to Offer Festival.

Born and Raised in Brantford, Singh Said the Festival is an opportune for people in Brantford, Brant County and Beyond to Celebrate Their Caribbean and African Culture.

There was a lot of dancing at the second annual Afro-Caribrant Festival Held in Lion’s Park in Paris on Saturday. Photo by Vincent Ball /BRANTFORD EXPOSITOR

Vendors and Those Sanding The Have Roots Festival in Many Different Countries included Trinidad and Tobago, Jamaica, Dominican Republic, Uganda and South Africa to name Just a Few.

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For Singh and His Sister Sierrah, Who Went to Brantford Collegiate Institute, The Festival was an opportune to celebrate their trinidadian roots. Both Had Prominent Roles in the Festival.

Sierrah, Dressed in Bright Blue Trinidadian Regalia, was surroused by admirers and Spent Most of Her Day Posing for Photos and Leading the Dancing.

Presented by Darmont Givesback, The Festival Attracted An Estimated 4,000 People Throughout the Day and More than 40 Vendors Including JK’s Restaurant and Patio, A Jamaican Restaurant, in Simcoe.

Jerk Chicken, Jerk Pork, Jamaican Patties, Fried Chicken and Fish Were Among the Offerings Available Throughout The Day. Other Vendors Sold Jewelry, Crafts and Clothing.

But later saturday, when the sun was out and the crest of a rainbow could be seen from the park, the festival was all about the dancing.

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Sierrah LED A Crowd Through the Park to the Amphitheater where People of All Ages Gathered to Dance.

Tobi Adedayo and Essay Folami, Who Helped Organize The Festival, Were Happy with the waiting and support from the community.

“The Vendors are Happy so we Happy,” Adedayo Said. “It’s so nice to see so many afro-caribbean Counties representing here.

“It is a tapestry of culture.”

ADEDAYO SAID THE FESTIVAL GIVES PEOPLE A CHANCE TO EXPERIENCE THE DEPORTS, STORIES AND CREATIVITY that make the Communities of BRANTFORD AND BRANT SO VIBRANT.

By Embracing and Celebrating Differences, The Festival Can Help Create a More Inclusive and Suprol Environment for Everyone. Fostering Diversity is crucial for the growth and harmony of communities, adedayo said.

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Afro Caribrant Festival
ESSAY FOLAMI (Left) and TOBI ADEDAYO BRAGHT The Second Annual Afro Caribrant Festival To Lion’s Park in Paris on Saturday. Photo by Vincent Ball /BRANTFORD EXPOSITOR

The Plays a Vital Role festival in Breaking Down Cultural Barriers and Promoting Mutual Understanding.

ADEDAYO SAID THE FESTIVAL REPRESSED STRONG Support from the County of Brant. Mayor David Bailey Wait The Event, Spoke to the Crowd and Pose for Photographs With Performers and Visitors.

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