The Sligo Champion

Going global at Beltra market!

- By JENNY MCCUDDEN

THERE was an internatio­nal flavour to the Beltra Country market last Saturday as people from all over the globe visited the popular attraction to share some cultural experience­s.

From Russian Folk music to Spanish Tapas there was something for everyone at the Internatio­nal Morning.

It’s a new departure for the Market and organisers say it was a great success. A large crowd gathered to sample the various stalls, foods and entertainm­ent on offer at the free event which ran all morning.

There was a drumming session with Ruach Rhythms. Some spectators even got to try out the bongo drums during demonstrat­ions.

Those feeling peckish were spoilt for choice with a delicious display of World food from Global Kitchen who were cooking up a storm at their stall on the day. French crepes and Spanish tapas was also on offer.

Russian Folk Group Matreshki entertaine­d the crowds and there was also Irish music to enjoy.

Organisers concluded: “It was a wonderful multicultu­ral morning.

“Thanks to all our wonderful performers, cooks, visitors, helpers and volunteers for our internatio­nal day.

We are delighted to announce that we raised €400 for Medecins sand Frontieres from the event.”

 ??  ?? Uabel Chan, Florence Dineo, Kathleen Mangwanya cooking up a storm at Beltra Market last Saturday
Uabel Chan, Florence Dineo, Kathleen Mangwanya cooking up a storm at Beltra Market last Saturday
 ??  ?? Bongo drums tent at the Beltra Market last Saturday, Pics: Donal Hackett
Bongo drums tent at the Beltra Market last Saturday, Pics: Donal Hackett
 ??  ?? Elena Bezgonodov­a represents Russia in Beltra!
Elena Bezgonodov­a represents Russia in Beltra!
 ??  ?? Michelle Wittmann, Vincent Roeb
Michelle Wittmann, Vincent Roeb

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