18/08/2026
Tonight, Together Tuesdays takes us to Hungary—and this evening is especially personal to me.
As the founder of A Slice of Culture - Waterford`s Multicultural Festival, it means a great deal to share my own Hungarian culture, traditions, food and hospitality with Waterford’s diverse community.
When this journey began almost six years ago, the environment felt different. Multicultural festivals were widely welcomed and seemed to generate greater enthusiasm. From the beginning, however, our vision went beyond organising a colourful celebration. We wanted to present cultures side by side and create opportunities for genuine exchange, recognising that integration is a two-way process.
Today, there is arguably a greater need for initiatives like this than ever. Meaningful cultural exchange helps people move beyond labels, challenge misinformation and respond to anti-migrant and racist narratives through real human connection.
Unfortunately, this year we were unable to secure the local stakeholder support and resources needed to organise A Slice of Culture in Wyse Park. This is a location we love and would always want to promote and use more—a wonderful hidden gem in the heart of Waterford city centre. Its absence is a real loss for Waterford and for the local communities that helped make it such a welcoming shared celebration.
However, we are doing our best with what we have.
Through Together Tuesdays, we are keeping the spirit of A Slice of Culture alive—one country, one evening and one shared experience at a time. These gatherings create space for communities to tell their own stories, share their heritage and meet as neighbours.
📅 Tuesday, 18 August
🕕 6:00–8:00 p.m.
📍 WCQ Place, 16–18 O’Connell Street, Waterford
🎟️ Free and open to everyone
Tonight, we invite you to experience a small slice of Hungary and join us for an evening of stories, music, food and connection.
Because culture shared with openness can challenge prejudice, build understanding and remind us of everything we have in common.
