Wednesday, May 6, 2009

Why support a colourful market?

Bollywood market benefits everyone. 

In this time of bust when businesses and government are cutting costs and shaking staff, leaving hundreds of people unemployed, you can help!

This market gives you an opportunity to support the following

*  the unemployed to start a new stall for self-employment.
*  the farmers to sell their fresh produce locally.
* the environment by helping consume the local produce so there is no need to transport it.
* locals to become more artistic and enjoy the creativity.
* tourism by giving a reason to the visitors from neighbouring shires to come regularly.
* local entertainers to showcase and enhance their performance and skills.
* local non-profit groups to raise funds.
* Most of all, have a vibrant lifestyle in Woolgoolga with quality entertainment twice a month, giving your family an opportunity to enjoy life

Love multiplies when you share it! Fear stops you from breathing the fresh air.

Bazaar Market a huge success


The first market was finally held on the 2nd of May 2009 at the Woolgoolga Beach Reserve.  Visitors enjoyed a variety of hot food, art and craft stalls and fantastic free entertainment. The music was mesmerising and families sat around near the chill-out tent which was beautifully decorated in the centre of the market.

A lady from Ballina commented, "We only stopped here to use the public amenities. I didn't know Woolgoolga has such a colourful and entertaining market here. Next time, we will especially come for the market." 

The Advocate reported
 http://www.coffscoastadvocate.com.au/story/2009/05/05/it-was-all-bollywood-at-woolgoolga-bazaar/

THE colour, spectacle and music of India proved to be a hit at the first Bollywood Beach Bazaar in Woolgoolga.

International Sikh singing act, Sant Singh Paras, led the entertainment line-up with the local Bollywood dancers and African drumming on Saturday.

The singing group sang traditional ballads accompanied by the saringi, a traditional Indian instrument.

The mix of world-music entertainment, market stalls, international food and beautiful weather was a hit that organisers are keen to repeat for the next market day on May 23.

Marketgoers came from across the region and made a whole day of the event.

Bazaar licensee, Mrs Surinder Kaur, was thrilled with the turn-up.

“It was jam-packed, there was no room and I was so excited,” Mrs Kaur said.

At the next market day, the entertainment line-up will include the Japanese Taiko drummers, African drums, belly dancing and the Bollywood dancers.