Families, food lovers and community members from across Rochdale and beyond are being invited to join a day of culture, cooking and connection as Dumpling Day returns for a second year.
Taking place on Saturday 14 June from 11am to 3pm at the Ukrainian Centre in Rochdale, the free community event was created by Touchstones, part of Rochdale charity Your Trust, to celebrate culinary traditions across the many diverse communities living in the region.
This year’s Dumpling Day follows the success of last summer’s launch event, which brought together people of all ages to share food, stories and traditions.
Organisers are encouraging even more people to come along and be part of the celebration this time round, with the hope that the event will be even bigger and better.
The day will include dumpling tastings from Ukrainian, Bangladeshi and Nigerian cooks among others. That’s on top of creative activities like crochet and Argentinian weaving, live music, and the chance to hear from the Touchstones Museum team and find out more about the much-anticipated Dining Room Project.
Mark Doyle, Director of Arts, Heritage and Wellness at Your Trust, said: “Dumpling Day is a real celebration of everything that makes Rochdale so special – our people, our heritage, and the stories we share around food. Last year’s inaugural event was a huge success, and we can’t wait to welcome everyone back this June for another day of discovery, creativity and connection.
“There will be something for everyone, so whether you’re curious about world cuisine, want to get stuck into a hands-on activity, or just fancy a good day out with friends and family, we hope to see as many people there as possible.”
Dumpling Day marks the start of Refugee Week and also draws on the history of Wakes Week – a traditional summer holiday in Lancashire mill towns.
The dumpling, a food found in cultures across the globe, acts as a perfect symbol for the event’s key themes of community, culture and shared experience.
This event is free to attend, and no booking is required. To find out more, visit: www.yourtrustrochdale.co.uk/
