A Celebrating Windrush Day will take place at the Hall For Cornwall on June 21, with theatre, music, food, cocktails and fun provided by people from, or linked to, the Windrush Generation.

Event organiser Black Voices Cornwall (BVC) aims to create an unforgettable island-like experience full of the sunshine vibes that the Caribbean is famous for.

Sway to the best reggae with local band Konquerin’ Soundz; indulge in a taste of paradise with tropical cocktails, presented in their own fruit shells; and fill up on deliciously authentic soul-food while you catch from interactive theatre excerpts.

Abi Hutchinson, BVC arts and culture lead, said: “On June 22, 1948, more than 500 people from the Caribbean came to Britain to help rebuild the country after the war. The first HMT Empire Windrush voyage arrived in Tilbury Docks in London, and thousands came for many years afterwards.

“The people from the Caribbean not only brought their incredible skill but also their vibrant culture. We want to honour the amazing contributions of our predecessors and treat Cornwall to a party, Caribbean-style!”

Tickets are limited and are based on ‘pay what you can’ and can be booked at www.blackvoicescornwall.org

The event begins at 6pm. During the day, Black Voices Cornwall will host more than 1,000 primary schoolchildren for a day of activities. Many will take part in dance, drama, art and singing workshops, followed by an afternoon performance to students and teachers, with The Steelers - Newquay Treviglas School’s resident steel band - and interactive play Farewell Jamaica, by Ubuntu CIC.

Local people from the Windrush generation will share their life experiences, while leading workshops in entrepreneurship and authentic cooking.

Also on board are singer Ley Adewole, leader of Falmouth Gospel Choir; creative arts company Beyond Face, and author-illustrators Ali Hoswell and Keith Sparrow.

BVC director Helen Hutchinson said: “We want to share the joy, vibrancy and impact that the Windrush generation have brought to Britain.

“This is a chance for parents to understand what their children are learning about diverse cultures in Cornwall, and to demonstrate Cornwall’s commitment to multiculturalism and anti-racism.”