Ballycraigy may be better known for its bonfires than its brunches, but that all changed this week when a primary school hosted an international food tasting event.
It was part of a school-wide week exploring inclusivity and diversity.
Antrim School has decided to institute a Cultural Diversity Week due to an increase in the number of students coming from other countries.
Principal Kelly Wilson said she wanted all students to feel welcome at Ballycrazy Primary School.
“Our school has a growing number of students from a variety of cultures and backgrounds, and we want everyone within the Ballycrazy community to feel included,” she said.
Our inclusive ethos is nurturing and everyone is welcome to the school. ”
Nosipho Mzvidziwa moved to Northern Ireland from South Africa last year. Her daughter is a pupil at Ballycrazy Primary School and she said she felt reassured by the warm welcome.
“It wasn't easy for us to come to this country,” she explained.
“We don’t know anyone here, we don’t have any family or anything.
“That’s why it’s so, so important that Ballycrazy Primary School has an inclusion week and makes us feel like part of the family. I don’t take that for granted. ”
Mr Nosifo said he had never encountered any problems with racing at Ballycrazy. “Everyone has accepted us. I'm happy where I am now,” she said.
Some of the delicacies offered at the tasting included Chinese soup, Indian dhal, and South American fruits.
One of the students, Mr. Kwabena, also known as KO, brought noodles which are popular in Ghanaian culture.
“My friends really liked the noodles. They had never tried them before, but they were a little spicy,” he said.
Her friend Addison hasn't tried it yet, but added: “I think it's great.”