🍲 Community Potluck Gathering

About this event

Join us for a fun and friendly evening celebrating food, culture, and community. 📅 Event Details Date: Thursday, 4 September 2026 Time: 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM Location: Multicultural Recreation & Community Centre 455 Hagley Avenue, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011 💰 FREE Event 📝 No Registration Required 🌏 Celebrate Diversity Through Food, Stories & Friendship Welcoming Week is a special opportunity to connect with new members of our community and celebrate the many cultures that make Christchurch such a vibrant place to live. Bring a dish that represents your culture, family, or personal story. If you'd like, share the story behind it too! 📝 Recipe & Story Wall Recipe cards will be available on the night. Share your recipe, tell the story behind your dish, and pin it to our World Food Map. Together, we'll create a colourful display of recipes and traditions from around the world. 🎁 Lucky Draw Share a recipe or food story and go in the draw to win a prize on the night. 🍽️ What to Bring • A dish to share • Please label ingredients and note if your dish is vegetarian, vegan, halal, or contains common allergens • Family and friends • A willingness to meet new people and make new connections 🎉 Activities Include 🌍 Community introductions 🎨 Children's activities 🎵 Music and cultural performances 🍲 International food sharing 🗺️ World Food Map & Recipe Wall 🎁 Lucky draw prizes 🤝 Everyone Is Welcome This is a free community event open to everyone. If you would like a display table to showcase and share your culture, please contact: hello@welcomeacademy.org.