Diversity celebrated

Omani Students' Association president Amal Al-Nabhani (24) takes a selfie with fellow Omani students (background, left to right) Hiya Al Majrafi (21), Yahya Al Shukri (19) and Raiya Al Amri (18) at the Otago University Students' Association's Cultural Carnival in Dunedin yesterday.

The event at the University of Otago's Link building brought hundreds of people together for a day of fun, ethnic food and cultural performances.

The aim was to promote cultural awareness and understanding, as well as raise money for Syrian refugees settling in Dunedin.