CHILDREN have been getting a taste of other cultures thanks to Darlington College of Technology's child care centre.

About 70 youngsters have been celebrating the Hindu festival of Diwali.

The children got to taste food from around the world prepared by the college's catering department.

They also took part in various activities including making diva lamps, dressing-up in costumes, designing Mendhi hand patterns and acting-out stories.

Youngsters have also celebrated the Chinese New Year, Christmas and Wesak, a Buddist festival.