Welwyn Garden City festival is a Kaleidoscope of culture and colour

THOUSANDS of people flocked to Stanborough Park in WGC for the annual Kaleidoscope Festival on Saturday.

Under bright blue skies, visitors enjoyed a range of activities, including traditional Indian dance, African drumming and performances from reggae, rap and urban musicians.

There was also the opportunity to learn more about some of the many religions that are followed in Welwyn Hatfield, including Islam, Buddhism and Bah�'i.

With Stanborough’s south lake providing a picturesque backdrop, the smell of jerk chicken and curried goat filled the air, making for a truly multicultural atmosphere.

Organised by the Welwyn Hatfield Ethnic Minority Group – and this year sponsored by the Welwyn Hatfield Times – the event aims to showcase the ethnic diversity that exists in our borough.

And if the smiles on faces were anything to go by, it was an aim achieved with ease.

For more pictures and reaction, see this week’s Welwyn Hatfield Times, out now.