Multi-cultural day full of fun From: Bristol Evening Post | Date: October 3, 2003 | Copyright 2003 Bristol Evening Post. Provided by ProQuest LLC.Copyright information

THE sound of drums pounded across Southmead as the area hosted its first event for ethnic minorities.

The multi-cultural day was staged to bring all the district's residents together so they could learn about their different cultures and nationalities.

As well as food from around the world, there was drumming, rap music, poetry, hair-braiding and nail painting.

A number of organisations, including Neighbourhood Renewal Southmead, Commu...

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