Save Dъn Laoghaire Festival of World Cultures
Dear Dъn Laoghaire Rathdown Councillors and County Manager,We were concerned to hear that the future of the Festival of World Cultures is under threat, and strongly urge you to keep it as a flagship c... continue reading »
"The local businesses need it and it has a positive effect on tourism every year, This festival needs to be kept going!"
"This is abhorrent. The return Dun Laoghaire gets in money spent by visitors surely makes the festival worthwhile. The importance of multiculturism cannot be overstated either, and this festival is our childrens' first major experience of an important even"
"Put it on in september!"
"From Dun Laoghaire, love the fest. Highlight of the year in the area, nothing like it."
"This is one of the few joyful events that brings everybody together and raises awareness in the younger generation of the need to live peacefully and respectfully with many cultures"
"I can't believe you're thinking of cancelling this festival; it's an integral part of Dun Laoghaire life, not to mention the positive affect it brings to local business. Summer in Dun Laoghaire just wouldn't be the same without it."
"I've volunteered with the Festival for the last 6 years, and would be appalled if it is not continued. It has done so much for local business, for the area and for continuing to foster a sense of community that was so sadly missing during the Celtic Tiger"
