Yeovil Together festival returns for its sixth year in July

The annual Yeovil Together Festival, now in its sixth year, will take place at the Westlands Entertainment Venue from midday to 5pm on Sunday, July 5.

The free, family-friendly event, organised by Yeovil's Ethnic Diverse Communities, is a vibrant celebration of cultural diversity, creativity, and community.

The festival, curated by the community-led Yeovil Together Steering Group, invites residents and communities from Yeovil and surrounding areas to indulge in a day of cultural exchange.

Last year, the festival attracted 1,270 people of various nationalities, cultures, faiths, and backgrounds, all coming together to share the diverse range of cultures from Yeovil and the surrounding areas.

Festival-goers will have the opportunity to sample a wide array of ethnically diverse foods from local vendors and community groups, witness live performances, music, and dance from both community and world-class touring companies, and participate in family-friendly culturally creative workshops.

The festival will also feature stalls and activities run by a variety of organisations, language, faith, and belief exchanges, wellbeing activities, and talks and screenings.

A highlight of the festival is the performance by Stopgap Dance Company, who will present their highly acclaimed production "RO-TES-រទេះ."

The performance is inspired by Nadenh, a disabled child from Cambodia who grew up on a boat in the jungle.

The production celebrates progress, community, and Nadenh's journey, with audiences invited to revel in this joyful spectacle.

The festival not only celebrates culture but also fosters a sense of community spirit, with local residents of all ages, ethnicities, abilities, and interests coming together.

Yeovil Together aims to provide a space where people can celebrate their differences, upbringing, and experiences without fear of prejudice.

The festival is made possible thanks to support from The Octagon Theatre and Westlands Entertainment Venue, Somerset Council, Thrive, and Yeovil Diversity Project.

Yeovil Together is free to attend thanks to support from Yeovil Town Council, Somerset Community Foundation, Abri, Magna, and LiveWest Housing Group.