Market opens to the world

Jespreet Kaur with magnificent Sri Lankan food from the 'PiqNiq Hut' at the market. 191663 Pictures: ROB CAREW

About 40,000 packed Dandenong Market to sample a world of unique foods and entertainment on 24 March.

The World Fare event was stocked with more than 50 international food traders offering one-off dishes, as well as a pop-up bar.

Flamenco and Brazilian dancers, a Bollywood show, Chinese lion dance, Maori haka, West African drumming, Mauritian sega dancing and Eastern Europe gypsy band were among the parade of entertainment.