The 23rd annual Multifest celebration of cultures, hosted by the East Richmond Community Association, will take place on Sunday, Aug. 9 at King George Park. The whole family can enjoy a world of performance, food and exhibits at the event. Admission is free to the festival, which runs from noon to 5 p.m. The park is at 12800 Cambie Rd., Richmond, next to Cambie Community Centre.

The festival includes a mosaic of multicultural entertainment, information, service and display booths. The Kin’s Farm Market Kidz Zone has hands-on activities to keep children entertained, and the new Youth Zone will feature a 3-on-3-basketball tournament to the tunes of DJ Eve. Also new this year is an area specifically for seniors with information and demonstrations on wellness, fitness and recreation.

Guests will also have an opportunity to meet the Vancouver 2010 Olympics mascots.

As part of the Salute to Emergency Services, you can join a team that will compete against the Richmond Fire Department in a tug-o-war challenge.

Multifest is one of East Richmond Community Association’s most popular events. It is an opportunity for families and community members to get together to dance, eat, and celebrate the many cultures represented in Richmond.

Multifest brings different cultures together to celebrate their diversity and create a greater sense of tolerance and understanding. Come celebrate this community’s unique character, cultural diversity and inter-cultural harmony.

For further information, contact Paul Binning at 778.889.8255.