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Event wraps up in Vernon with multicultural celebration
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Molly Bono holds a workshop at the RespectFEST Multicultural Celebration hosted by the Downtown Vernon Association Saturday at the Civic Plaza and Spirit Square. (Lisa VanderVelde/Morning Star)

RespectFEST wrapped up in Vernon last weekend with a grand celebration.

A Multicultural Celebration hosted by the Downtown Vernon Association at the Civic Plaza and Spirit Square had a host of events for community members to take part in.

Respect was a week-long event bringing neighbours of all ages, races and backgrounds together to honour diversity and celebrate multiculturalism.

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Barefoot Caravan performs at the RespectFEST Multicultural Celebration hosted by the Downtown Vernon Association Saturday at the Civic Plaza and Spirit Square. (Lisa VanderVelde/Morning Star)
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Aadil Sheikh, 16, plays a game of chess with his dad Abdul at the RespectFEST Multicultural Celebration hosted by the Downtown Vernon Association Saturday at the Civic Plaza and Spirit Square. (Lisa VanderVelde/Morning Star)
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Jennifer Smith

About the Author: Jennifer Smith

Vernon has always been my home, and I've been working at The Morning Star since 2004.
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