Laois Traveller Action Group (LTAG) has announced that in celebration of ‘Traveller Pride Week’, there will be a ‘Traveller Pride’ event on in Portarlington.
All members of the Laois community are welcome to come and see the Travelling Community celebrate ‘Traveller Change Makers in Laois.’
Events on throughout the day include:
– Photo display of the Travelling Community throughout the generations;
– A display of ‘Traveller Change Makers;’
– A display of old campfire and tents used in the travelling community;
– Music by Young Travellers and Laois Music Generation
Annette Long, Project Manager at LTAG said: “Traveller Pride week is about coming together and acknowledging and embracing Traveller heritage with pride, exploring our natural creativity to connect with one another, and sharing our cultural experiences through the joy that creativity brings.
“We will celebrate ‘Traveller Change Makers in Co. Laois’. We look forward to welcoming all members of the Laois Community to our event this Wednesday.”
Join Laois Traveller Action Group on Wednesday July 12th, from 1pm until 4pm at the Community Hub, Ballymorris Road, Portlarlington, (R32R660) for a celebration of culture, music and traditions.
This event is open to all members of the community.
