STUART SMITH MP for Kaikōura stuart.smithmp@parliament.govt.nz 0800 STUART
Wednesday 19 March 2025
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Ellin Shin, Jenna Arlidge and Sophee Bae at the Marlborough Multicultural Festival Korean stand on Saturday. Photo: Anna Simpson.
Livin’ la vida Marlborough WILLIAM WOODWORTH The many peoples making up Marlborough joined to celebrate cultures together through food, music, dance and fun at the region’s Multicultural Festival on Saturday. Pollard Park was alive with sights, sounds, smells from around the
world. Plenty of eager guests flocked to the annual festival, which included country-based and community-focused stalls offering everything from regional delicacies to health checks and community information. Marlborough Multicultural Centre’s Marcelo Gonzalez said that the Festival continues to be big-
ger, brighter and more popular each year, thanks to the eager support of people who make the day possible. “From having the 68 stalls, 20 more than last year, sell out within two months last year, Ewa Zielinska curate the perfomances from across the world, and the crowd getting involved in per-
formances, I was proud of the big festival atmosphere and energy all day. “This festival is continually growing with country diversity both in stalls and on stage, but also how many people from communities are getting involved, and that reflects the wider Marlborough community – there’s many
long-time supporters, but it’s always good to see new faces.” Marcelo says that while attendees make the day, the work of sponsors and volunteers is what really makes it happen - and with the Multicultural Centre turning 20 in 2026, he’s hoping for an even
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