By Michael Soh
Some 5,000 people from across Perth last weekend flocked to the Little Sisters of the Poor in Glendalough for a Food Fair fundraising venture.
Guests arrived at the home for the elderly’s premises with empty stomachs, and were soon left spoilt for choice with the large range of cuisines available.
Awaiting them were some 32 food stalls serving a variety of international cuisines.
The Malaysian and Singaporean food stalls provided a variety of local delicacies, with the satay and char kway teow stalls attracting long queues. Visitors described the food as “worth the wait”.
Also on sale were curries, burgers, a sausage sizzle, spuds and sushi, while desserts attracted sweet tooths.
In an unusual twist, there were also stalls serving Samoan, Tongan, Bhutanese and Burmese cuisines, those unlikely to be found in restaurants and food courts.
There were also op shop-style stalls selling clothes, books, household items and home-made food products.
A bouncy castle and the sales of fairy floss and popcorn ensured children were included.
Entertainment for the occasion was provided by Michael Chowdhurrie and Ukulele Express, Family and Friends Music Group and 4 Chords Man.
Visitors tried their luck at spinning a wheel to win one of several types of wine, whist a raffle draw’s major prize was a Nespresso Coffee Machine.
The successful promotion of the Food Fair played a factor in the attendance, thanks to ticket sales and bulletin announcements at various parishes.
Proceeds from the Food Fair will go to the Little Sisters of the Poor’s building appeal.