Some energetic Yellowknifers welcomed the New Year with dance moves, thanks to the Multicultural Community of Yellowknife.

The group hosted its second Multicultural New YearSA国际影视传媒檚 Eve celebration at the Chateau Nova HotelSA国际影视传媒檚 Caribou meeting room on Sunday night.

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The number of participants rose as well, reaching 180 SA国际影视传媒� 220 including performers and volunteers SA国际影视传媒� compared to 110 at the first edition last year.

The event was further enhanced by performances by talented local artists and a buffet, which was not available at the previous event. In a bid to accommodate those who were unable to purchase their tickets in advance but wished to join their friends or relatives at the event, a walk-in option was available from 11 p.m.

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One of the performers was Jonel Louis-Jean from Haiti, who has been in Yellowknife for seven years. He sang a mix of French and English songs, including a duet with Tanya Snow, a singer from Nunavut who has resided in the NWT capital for 30 years.

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Snow said she felt inspired and empowered by singing with Louis-Jean.

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Event participant Asureya Luyonbo, who hails from Uganda, said she enjoyed the nightSA国际影视传媒檚 festivities and felt more connected to her new home in Yellowknife.

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