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Shrewsbury Seeks Talent For Upcoming Multicultural Festival
The town will hold its first ever multicultural festival in November, and needs locals to participate.
SHREWSBURY, MA — Shrewsbury is starting to make plans for the town's first-ever multicultural festival, and is searching for locals to serve as entertainers, food providers and more.
The festival will happen Nov. 4 at Oak Middle School, and is designed to showcase the "enchanting blend of artistic expressions, melodic rhythms, global flavors and time-honored customs" of different local cultures.
"This festival's mission is to cultivate harmony, empathy, and intercultural respect, providing a stage for significant interactions that enhance the tapestry of our local community," the town said in a news release this week.
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In preparation for the event, Shrewsbury has put out a call for volunteers to host booths featuring games and other activities, licensed local restaurants to provide food, plus entertainers and performers.
Anyone interested in joining the event should fill out the town's survey for the event. The survey closes on Sept. 15.
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