.
Liz and Cees Van Haggten at Africa Day in the Town Park on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean
TRALEE Town Park was alive with African beats and colourful dress on Sunday as families of many nationalities and cultures enjoyed Africa Day.
The event, opened by Mayor Johnnie Wall was hosted by Tralee International Resource Centre (TIRC) and the African community in Kerry bringing together different African cultures and traditions.
There was a steady stream of people attending in the afternoon as the event, MC’d by James Finnegan, showcased traditional African food and African drumming and Africa-themed displays.
Many of those from Africa, now living in Kerry showcased traditional African dress and there was a DJ, face-painting and games. Scroll down for photos…
Ayah Allah and Firaz Ahmed from Sudan at Africa Day in the Town Park on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean
.
Padraig Kelly, Derek O’Connor, Louise Quill and Caroline Quill with Luke, Jack and Aidan Kelly and Adam and Mattie Quill at Africa Day in the Town Park on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Tim Moriarty with Logan Moriarty and Lana Raftery at Africa Day in the Town Park on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean
.
Pamela Mkosana and Sthe Mthombemi from Zimbabwe at Africa Day in the Town Park on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Teresa Riubhara, Wadzamai Matambamdzo and Idah Matigimu from Zimbabwe at Africa Day in the Town Park on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean
.
John Lazarus, Grace Zitus and Larry Oybnji from Nigeria at Africa Day in the Town Park on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Drumming entertainment at Africa Day in the Town Park on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean
.
Some of the crowds at Africa Day in the Town Park on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
