Fire up those cultural taste buds, because the rest of the summer is slated to feature cultural magic from around the globe.
Taste of Chatham-Kent (ToCK) begins July 27 and runs through to the end of September throughout Chatham-Kent.
Tracy Callahan and Dava Robichaud were on hand at the July 15 C-K council meeting to officially kick off ToCK.
Adult Language and Learning Centre executive director Callahan said the event is a multi-week effort aimed at celebrating cultural diversity, bringing together a wide cross-section of ethnic associations and community groups to “showcase the unique and exciting cultural activities taking place all over Chatham-Kent.”
There are ToCK events already scheduled, such as a Newcomer Picnic in the Park, happening July 27 at Kingston Park; the Chatham-Kent International Food Festival, taking place in Tecumseh Park Aug. 16-18; and the CK World Cup Soccer Tournament, hosted by the Portuguese Canadian Club of Chatham, taking place on Aug. 24. There are many more to come, and more are being added weekly.
“These events include live music, ethic food, citizenship, cultural celebrations and even some sporting events,” Callahan said.
Community or cultural groups that are planning events such as dance performances, live music, a special night at a restaurant, hosting an open house, or planning an activity to showcase cultural heritage can send details to info@tasteofchathamkent.ca and the event will be added to the ToCK line-up.
The ToCK committee will work with groups hosting ToCK events to help promote and spread the word about the event within the community.
“Taste of Chatham-Kent brings cultural events throughout C-K together in a way that can be shared and promoted within the community,” Mayor Darrin Canniff said in a media release. “It’s a wonderful opportunity for Chatham-Kent to come together and celebrate our growing community, our growing cultural diversity, and all things that make Chatham-Kent an amazing place to live.”
A schedule of events is available at www.tasteofchathamkent.ca.
