Representatives from all the "villages" in the 44th Carrousel of the Nations pose with Windsor Mayor Drew Dilkens at the Windsor International Aquatic and Training Centre, June 4, 2019. Photo by Mark Brown/Blackburn News.Representatives from all the "villages" in the 44th Carrousel of the Nations pose with Windsor Mayor Drew Dilkens at the Windsor International Aquatic and Training Centre, June 4, 2019. Photo by Mark Brown/Blackburn News.
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Carrousel of Nations adds 7 new stops

By Maureen Revait
May 30, 2024 - 6:57pm

The region-wide festival to celebrate diversity in the community is back to highlight 30 cultures this year.

The Carrousel of Nations hosted by the Multicultural Council will showcase 30 villages including seven new stops. The new villages are the Dutch Village, Middle Eastern Village, Croatian Village, Mexican Village (Leamington location), Persian Village, Portuguese Village, and Canadian Village.

Each village highlights cultures and traditions through food, dance, and entertainment.

The festival will take place over two weekends Friday, June 14 to Sunday, June 16, and Friday, June 21 to Sunday, June 23.

The dates and locations of each village can be found on the Carrousel of Nations website.

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