An event to celebrate racial diversity in the Maldon district has been hailed a huge success.

Chinese lion dancing was one of the highlights of the day. Picture: ADRIAN RUSHTON (41200-1)

The Council for Voluntary Service (CVS), along with racial equality agencies, met at Plantation Hall in Heybridge yesterday to lay on a whole host of culturally-different events for the Maldon community.

Chairman of Maldon District Council John Archer opened the event and stayed around to watch Chinese lion dancing, Irish jigs, African dancing, martial arts, henna painting and much more.

More than 400 people passed through the doors throughout the day.

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Published Thursday, February 24, 2005

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