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Thousands throng market to savour world fare

03/04/2017

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More than 38,000 people dined, danced and shopped through the Dandenong Market World Fare.
The annual event’s sixth incarnation on Sunday 2 April featured about 50 food truck and street food vendors alongside live entertainment, cooking demonstrations, children’s activities and carnival rides.
Nations represented in the day’s culinary offerings included Brazil, Uruguay, Cambodia, New Zealand, Belgium, Vietnam, Nepal, Spain, Argentina, India, Sri Lanka, Japan, Cyprus and Mexico.
The World Fare was part of the Melbourne Food and Wine Festival.

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