Join us for a vibrant Festival of Culture, a joyful celebration of the many traditions, stories, and flavours that make our community unique. This multicultural gathering brings together food, music, dance, art and storytelling from around the world — a day to enjoy, connect, and celebrate Waltham Forest Together.
What to Expect
1.00pm – 2.00pm | Taste the World
Enjoy delicious food tasters from India, Turkey, Albania, Afghanistan, Sri Lanka, Romania, Paraguay, Nigeria, the Caribbean and more.
Arrive early to avoid missing out!
2.00pm – 3.00pm | Live Performances & Creative Activities
Experience global performances including the Sabapathy Vidyalayam Tamil School Youth Band, Albanian Artists of Diaspora, ACEA Singers and others — alongside hands-on creative stations.
3.00pm – 4.00pm | Interactive Cultural Workshops
Join fun and engaging mini-workshops such as:
West African Drumming
Carnival Lantern-Making
Romanian Tambourine Crafting
Nigerian Head-Wrapping
Chinese Language Games
Indian Art Activities
Finishing with a lively Bollywood Fitness Session!
4.00pm – 5.00pm | Storytelling, Pudding & Grand Finale
Enjoy storytelling from Dominican storyteller Jane Grell and a Turkish dessert tasting and story shared by the Dialogue Society, accompanied musically by Soner Biyik.
We conclude with a community lantern lighting ceremony — a beautiful symbol of unity.
