HUNDREDS attended as an event held to mark Black History Month saw people from across the city "united".

Our Cultural Heritage was held at the Guildhall in Worcester on Saturday (October 5) for its second year in a row as part of the city's bid to celebrate Black History Month.

Jennifer Malvo, who exhibited artwork at the event, said: "This event unites people of all cultures from across the city.

"It's really important to support the black community - people have moved to Worcester with no friends or family in the area, and events like these give them a chance to meet people.

"It was a great opportunity for me to promote my artwork for the first time."

Worcester's mayor, Mel Allcott, opened the event's schedule of talks and cultural performances with a speech.

Cllr Allcott said: "It's good for Worcester - anything we can do to bring people and different cultures together is worth it.

"Worcester's a growing city and it continues to get bigger.

"As a council, the event says that we want to bring people here from all cultures, and on the educational side there's a serious note to it too."

The Worcestershire Black Cultural Association organised Our Cultural Heritage this year with support from Worcester City Council.

Lami Adeosun, founder of Lambroocs Resources which served food at the event, said: "We're celebrating diversity - food unites people." (Image: Newsquest)

Manager of Worcester's historic environment record, Sheena Payne-Lunn, said: "The event was really well reviewed last year and well attended, and this year looks to be the same.

"People from across the community, from younger and older generations, are coming together at this event.

"It's really a celebration of cultures within the black community, such as Afro-Caribbean, Nigerian and Zimbabwean.

"It acknowledges that Worcester is a rich and diverse place."

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Alongside live performances, Our Cultural Heritage featured a range of stalls, exhibits, diverse cuisine, and crafts.

Event volunteer Esther Amasowomwan said: "I'm glad I've been able to experience it and meet people from so many different cultures.

"There's so much to learn today."

Her friend, Hilary Ikoku, added: "There's so much beautiful, cultural food too that some people will be sampling for the very first time.

"Events like these should be held every year."