By Spencer Sterritt

Spotlighting P.A.’s diversity at Tapestrama 2016

Sep 25, 2016 | 3:31 PM

The sounds of the Tapestrama Cultural Festival once again filled the halls of Plaza 88 over the weekend.

Diverse acts such as the Riverside Jigging Club and Celtic band Circling Over Shannon entertained crowds and highlighted Prince Albert’s diversity.  

“Prince Albert’s always been a very diverse place, it’s changing quickly and (Tapestrama) is a great chance to showcase the diversity and also introduce newcomers to P.A.” organizer Shayne Lazarowich said.

He said they don’t have any Syrian acts on the program yet, representing the many Syrian refugees who have arrived in P.A., but he said he did see many Syrian newcomers attend Tapestrama over the two days.

The festival isn’t only to represent the many cultures which have immigrated to P.A. over the decades.

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Lazarowich said it’s also to highlight how diverse the First Nations and Metis communities around P.A. are.

“I think people who have lived here a long time really see that there is a big diversity within First Nations and Metis and that’s something being added to,” he said. “For a medium-sized city we do have strong diversity and it’s really nice to see.”

Spice Trail Restaurant and Lounge owner Harinderpal “Harry” Singh Rai said he enjoys Tapestrama because it provides a space for P.A.’s various cultures to mix and mingle.

“We need to portray what Prince Albert really is,” he said. “A forum like this is where all different enthnicity’s can come together and make awareness about what is different and present in the city.”

The festivities continue on Sunday.

At 4:30 p.m. the Ceilidh band West of Maybou takes the stage, followed by Latin band 3M2C at 6 and 7 p.m.

ssterritt@panow.com

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