Carousel of Nations draws a huge crowd

The Carousel of Nations event at the Revelstoke Community & Aquatic Centre on Saturday was really packed full of community members taking in the displays and events, including entertainment, food, culture and lots of activities for kids.

The annual celebration of multiculturalism hosted by the Revelstoke Multicultural Society featured lots of great food and performances. There were a ton of activities for the children at this great family event.

Here are some photos from the successful Saturday event:

Marie-Héléne Gilbert a Stephanie Laporte from the Groupe Culturel Francophone de Revelstoke serve up treats. Photo: Aaron Orlando/Revelstoke Mountaineer

First Nations hoop dancer Teddy Anderson speaks with the audience after his fantastic performance. Aaron Orlando/Revelstoke Mountaineer

It was really packed! Li Jigéurs Mechif perform some fiddle tunes. Aaron Orlando/Revelstoke Mountaineer

Li Jigéurs Mechif. Aaron Orlando/Revelstoke Mountaineer

Hailey Christie-Hoyle at the China display. She’s teaching the kids how to make shuttlecocks that you bounce on your hand. Aaron Orlando/Revelstoke Mountaineer

Bex Reid-Parkin at the New Zealand booth demonstrating how to make traditional Maori toys. Aaron Orlando/Revelstoke Mountaineer

Andres de la Parra shows some youngsters how traditional games from Mexico are done. Aaron Orlando/Revelstoke Mountaineer

The ladies from Vernon Polynesian dance and culture troupe Hula Halau Ke Aloha performed on stage. From left: Pat Springbarn, Claudèa Flett and Cynthia Shaw. Aaron Orlando/Revelstoke Mountaineer