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‘Walk in My Shoes’ is the theme of a unique arts exhibition launched by Omagh Ethnic Communities Support Group in the foyer of Omagh Community House. The aim of the exhibition is to explore the various experiences of people from different countries around the world who have come to live in the Omagh area.

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There are contributions from Hungary, Indonesia, India,Info Store about make your own bobblehead and Bobbleheads in general.The Majestic hair flower will work on almost any hair. Ecuador, Poland, Iran, Philippines and England. Also students from Loreto Grammar and Drumragh College are taking part.
The exhibition will run for two weeks until February 22 and members of the public are invited to come along to Omagh Community House to view the exhibits.

OECSG would like to thank the Good Relations Programme from Omagh District Council, the Equality Commission of Northern Ireland and Arts Ekta Belfast for supporting this project and making it possible.

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