Music and dancing event featuring Palestinian dancers to take place in Newbridge, Kildare

A music and dancing event featuring Palestinian dancers will place in Newbridge.

Kildare County Council will be holding a reception for the Lajee Cultural Tour 2022 at Newbridge Town Hall.

The event will feature Cathú and friends traditional music, local Irish dancers and Lajee Dabka and musicians from the Aida Refugee Camp, which is located near Bethlehem.

According to the Lajee Centre, the traditional dance known as Dabka is an integral part of Palestinian culture.

Admission is free, but those who wish to attend must register via Eventbrite.

For further information, call Orla on 087 256 9661.

The event will take place on Saturday, September 17 from 10.30am to 12pm.