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A DAY of colour and culture was held for new Clare and Limerick people in Limerick at the weekend with dance, music and art delighting all who visited it.
The New Young Festival featured African dance, music, art and much more in a day which celebrated the
differences and similarities between African people and their new Irish neighbours. The event was organ- ised by the Igbo Union, Ireland and was One of a number of activities de- signed to promote understanding and co-operation.
Attending the event were the may- ors of Ennis and Limerick, council- lors and TDs and the Nigerian Am-
bassador to Ireland.
The event featured works of art, dancing, song, traditions and culture of the many African nations repre- sented in Ireland.
A spokesman said that the day showcased offerings from Africa people who have settled in Ireland to work or study as well as those seek- ing asylum or refugee status.