Explore and experience the cultural roots and contemporary influences of people from the hilltops of China, Laos, and Thailand through live performances, visual arts, hands-on activities, games, and a lively marketplace. Gain insights into the customary courtship ritual of ball tossing and participate in flower cloth sessions. You’ll find it all… [ Keep reading ]
Join in a celebration of Mexico’s indigenous cultural roots and find out how immigrant communities have embraced the Pacific Northwest and made it home. Explore and experience the culture’s roots through live performances, foods, face painting and exquisite rituals. Decorate sugar skulls known as “calaveritas,” learn how to make paper… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Center Festál: CroatiaFest 2013 recognizes its 10th anniversary year with a celebration of All Things Croatian! 12 p.m. – 8 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 6, in Seattle Center Armory. Festival-goers will find an author’s corner, Croatian costume photo booth, and photo cutout opportunities. They may trace their genealogy and learn about… [ Keep reading ]
If you like Latin foods, then a visit to Seattle Fiestas Patrias, 12 p.m. – 6 p.m. Sept. 14 and 15, in Seattle Center Armory, Fisher Pavilion and Seattle Center Pavilion, is a must. Dance to live mariachi music, take in the culture of Latin America, and learn how Latin… [ Keep reading ]
Live performances, audio-visual arts, foods, hands-on activities, games and a lively marketplace explore the cultural roots and contemporary influences of Italy and Italian-Americans in the Pacific Northwest at Seattle Center Festál: The Italian Festival, 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. Saturday, and 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 28 and… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Center Festál presents Live Aloha Hawaiian Cultural Festival, 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 8, in Seattle Center Armory, Mural Amphitheatre and Fisher Roof. The festival provides a feast for the senses as visitors journey through the sights, sounds and tastes of Hawaii. The Live Aloha Hawaiian Cultural… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Center Festál presents Tibet Fest, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m., Aug. 24 and 25, in Seattle Center Armory. Tibet’s ancient and modern history is woven into the two-day festival, which seeks to preserve this centuries-old culture. Live performances, visual arts and crafts, hands-on activities, traditional foods, games, and a… [ Keep reading ]
Watch a demonstration of the elegant and powerful capoeira martial arts, see glittering costumes and eat authentic food while learning about a remarkable and varied culture at Seattle Center Festál: BrasilFest, 12 p.m. – 8 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 18, in Seattle Center Armory, Mural Amphitheatre and Fisher Pavilion rooftop. BrasilFest… [ Keep reading ]
Join us for Seattle Center Festál: Indigenous Cultures Day, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 17, in Seattle Center Armory and Mural Amphitheatre. Explore and experience the rich traditions and contemporary influences of the world’s indigenous cultures through dance, live music, a mini powwow, native film festival, youth day… [ Keep reading ]
After an extraordinary successful inaugural year in 2012, the Polish Festival returns to Seattle Center, 11 a.m. – 9 p.m., Saturday, July 13. Look for colorful Polish arts and crafts, savory and sweet pastries and other Polish delicacies, live music and dance and workshops and demonstrations in Seattle Center Armory… [ Keep reading ]
