Print PageFREE! Kildare Local Authorities celebrating Cultural Diversity Multicultural Family Fun Day
Saturday, 27th June 2009
Multicultural Family Fun Day
Aras Chill Dara, Naas, Co. Kildare. 12pm - 4pm
Programme of Events
Launch
12.30pm Official launch by Mayor of Kildare and raising of the Local Authorities Multicultural flag.
Workshop
2-3pm Workshop exploring experiences of Multiculturalism in Co. Kildare facilitated by James Connaughton, IPA. Tel: 045-980531 for details.
Exhibition
Concern and Suas present The “1000 Families: The Family Album of Planet Earth” photographic exhibition will take place in the grounds of Aras Chill Dara from 27th June - 31st July 2009.
Services in Your County
Meet your local Fireman, Librarian, Garda and staff from other countywide services, or hop onto the Road Safety Bus, Fire Engine and Mobile Library.
Dress
Embrace the atmosphere – come along in your traditional dress, have your face painted or hair braided.
Food
Mmmm!! Sample ethnic foods from around the world.
Music & Dance
Enjoy traditional music and dance from Spain, Hungary, Nepal, Latvia and Ireland.
Film
A series of short films on the theme of ‘difference’ will be screened, including ‘Changes’, Dir: Lorcan Finnegan (2005) Ire, ‘The Boy With the Ever Open Jaw’, Dir: Maeve Clancy & Jamie Hannigan (2005) Ire, ‘Rockin and a Rollin’, Dir: Daniel Greaves & Richard Jack (2001) UK, ‘Yu Ming is Ainm Dom’, Dir: Daniel O’Hara (2003) Ire, ‘JCB Song for Nizlopi’ Dir: Monkeehub Productions (2005) UK, ‘Fallen Art’, Dir: Tomek Baginski (2004) Poland.
Childrens Workshops
Storytelling
Travel across the continents through story with Julie Duane.
Arts & Crafts Workshops
Using the Multi cultural flag as inspiration, make your own colourful flag; Design, make and model a Celtic brooch, Experiment with willow, or try some paper flower making and lots more.
Drumming
Join Niall Delahan in a traditional African percussion workshop – no experience required !!
Sports
Enjoy physical games and activities for children.
Finale
Led by Niall Delahan, a percussion parade, with flags will make its way through the Aras building.
KFM Radio
The KFM roadcaster will broadcast live from the Aras from 11am-2pm.
All events are free of charge
To co-incide with the Multi Cultural Fun Day, Kildare County Council Library Service continues the celebration of Cultural Diversity throughout the month of July. Contact libraries for event details.
- Leixlip Library Tel: 01-6060050; Email: leixliplib@kildarecoco.ie
- Naas Library Tel: 045-879111; Email: naaslib@kildarecoco.ie
- Newbridge Library Tel: 045-448353; Email: newbridgelib@kildarecoco.ie
- Athy Library Tel: 059-8631144; Email: athylib@kildarecoco.ie
Information
Tel: 045-980531 Email: aconneely@kildarecoco.ie Web: www.kildarecoco.ie
Kildare Local Authorities celebrating Cultural Diversity
Multicultural Month 2009
7th - 31st July
Athy Library
7th July
Drumming workshop with David Day. Time: 3pm.
Evening concert with Katerina Garcia Trio. Time: 7pm onwards.
Ethnic food from around the world served during the intermission.
8th July
Felting frenzy with Joanie Murphy. Time: 3-5pm (8 yrs and upward). Places limited. Contact your local library for further details.
10th July
Story telling with Julie Duane. Time: 2.30-3.15pm (3-5 yrs), Time: 3.30-4.15pm (6-8 yrs). Numbers limited. Booking essential.
Naas Library
14th July
Drumming workshop with David Day. Time: 3pm.
Evening concert with Junshi Murakami and Philip Horan. Time: 7 pm onwards. Food will be served during the intermission.
15th July
Felting frenzy with Joanie Murphy. Time: 3-5 pm (8 yrs and upward). Places limited. Contact your local library for further details.
16th July
Story telling with Julie Duane. Time: 2.30-3.15pm (2-4 yrs), Time: 3.30-4.15pm (5-8 yrs). Numbers limited. Booking essential.
Newbridge Library
21st July
Drumming workshop with David Day. Time: 2.30pm. Contact your local library for further information.
Evening concert with Paul Kelly, Alan Doherty and Tony Byrne. Time: 7pm onwards. Food will be served at the interval.
22nd July
Felting frenzy with Joanie Murphy. Time: 3-5 pm (8 yrs and upwards). Places limited. Contact your local library for further details.
24th July
Story telling with Julie Duane. Time: 10.30-11.15pm (2-4 yrs), Time: 11.30-12.15pm (5-8 yrs). Numbers limited. Booking essential.
Leixlip Library
28th July
Drumming workshop with David Day. Time: 2.30pm.
Evening concert with Junshi Murakami and Philip Horan. Time: 7pm onwards. Food will be served during the intermission.
29th July
Felting frenzy with Joanie Murphy. Time: 3-5 pm (8 yrs and upwards). Places limited. Contact your local library for further details.
31st July
Story telling with Julie Duane. Time: 10.30-11.15pm (2-4 yrs), Time: 11.45-12.30pm (5-7 yrs). Numbers limited. Booking essential.