A MULTICULTURAL event for resettled families in Denbighshire was held in Rhyl on August 30.

The free event, organised by Denbighshire County Council, the British Red Cross and the North East Wales Community Cohesion Service, provided families who have resettled in the county, from countries such as Syria, Afghanistan and Ukraine, with a day full of fun activities.

The event provided activities such as giant boardgames, arts and crafts and face painting as well as a number of sports games, including football, bowls and rugby, hosted by Denbighshire Leisure Ltd.’s Active Communities team and the Welsh Rugby Union Group’s Inclusion team.

Saxophonist Dave the Sax provided musical entertainment throughout the day alongside his vocalist daughter, Chloe.

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The highlight of the event was a variety of music and dance performances from different cultures featuring dance routines by the North East Wales Chinese Women’s Association, Middle Eastern belly dancing and singing from Yasmine Latkowski, keyboard and singing performances from Jolanta Atkinson and Monika Czaja from the North East Wales Anglo-Polish Society and a song by Krishnapriya Anand from Paallam Arts.

The artists are part of a collective brought together by North East Wales Multi-Cultural Hub.

Cllr Rhys Thomas, lead member for housing and communities, said: “We are delighted to have been able to host a multi-cultural event such as this, in partnership with the British Red Cross and the North East Wales Community Cohesion Service, for resettled families in Denbighshire.

“We would like to thank all the artists who performed on the day, showcasing some of the wonderful performing arts from different cultures across the world.

“It is important to celebrate the diversity that we have here in Denbighshire to help support families who resettle in our county for various reasons feel welcome and supported by their local communities.”