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www.oakvillebeaver.com The Oakville Beaver, Wednesday September 12, 2007 - 29 Five different venues Continued from page 25 the region by tasting food, learning through arts and educational displays, and observing traditional entertainment. It's come a long way since it started nine years ago, said Oakville MPP Kevin Flynn. "I was around at the very start, when this was just a twinkle in a few people's eyes," Flynn told the crowd Thursday. "I'm so proud of this organization and the way it has grown." The MPP applauded the Halton Regional Police Service, which has supported the festival since its inception. It's through events like the Carousel of Nation, Flynn added, that southern Ontario in particular has become "a true model for diversity" for other parts of the world to follow. "I salute the organization's success in keeping this going for nine years," added Mayor Rob Burton. The mayor read Oakville's diversity statement, which states the town's commitment to promoting the presence of other cultures and its work in increas- "This festival is not just about showcasing talent. It's very much more about building community." Ken Kawal, Oakville Arts Council president ing representativeness in the workplace. As Chair of the Halton Regional Police Service Board Robert Maich put it, "We're diverse, but we're a team, we're a community." Many representatives from the community were out to support the festival's launch, in addition to town representatives and several members of the police force including Chief Gary Crowell and former chief Ean Algar, the Oakville Arts Council, Halton District School Board and Halton Catholic District School Board were present. "This festival is not just about showcasing talent," said Oakville Arts Council president Ken Kawal. "It's very much more about building community." The ninth annual Carousel of Nations Cultural Fall Festival will take place at five different venues over the course of Saturday, Oct. 20, from 11:30 a.m. ­ 11:30 p.m. Africa and the Caribbean will be represented at Oakville Town Hall, 1225 Trafalgar Rd. Latin America's display and entertainment will take place at Sheridan College, 1430 Trafalgar Rd., while Holy Trinity Croatian Church, 2110 Trafalgar Rd., will house the celebration for Croatia. India will be represented at the Vaishno Devi Temple, 3259 Bronte Rd. Finally, the Halton Regional Centre at 1151 Bronte Rd. will be packed with cultural groups representing Arabic Nations, Hawaii, Poland, Taiwan and Ukraine / Russia. A free shuttle bus service will take visitors from one pavilion to another. For tickets or for more information, visit www.carouselofnations.com, call 905-617-6171 or pick up tickets at the Town Hall kiosk. Tickets cost $5 in advance or $7 at the door. Children aged 12 and under get in free. 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