Seattle Center Offers Inclusive Public Programming Promoting Race and Social Equity
By: A.A. Cristi Jan. 20, 2017
Seattle Center Festál provides a stage and platform for the traditions, accomplishments and artistic expression of communities that shape the character and course of of the Northwest region.
24 ethnic cultural festivals connect people in ways that build understanding, dispel stereotypes and generate pride as they celebrate the fact that we are a nation of immigrant, indigenous and ethnic cultures. Join us for our weekend celebrations in 2017.
T?t Festival - Vietnamese Lunar New Year, Jan. 21-22
Irish Festival, March 11-12: irishclub.org
Seattle's French Fest: A Celebration of French-Speaking Cultures, March 19: fenpnw.org
Seattle Cherry Blossom & Japanese Cultural Festival, April 21-23: cherryblossomfest.org
Asian-Pacific Islander Heritage Month Celebration, Sunday, May 7: apiheritage.com
Spirit of Africa, Saturday, May 13, Armory: thiondiop.com
A Glimpse of China-Chinese Culture and Arts Festival, May 20: chinaartandculture.org
Northwest Folklife Festival, May 26-29: nwfolklife.org
Pagdiriwang Philippine Festival, June 3-4: festalpagdiriwang.com
Festival Sundiata - Black Arts Fest, June 10-11: www.festivalsundiata.org
Spirit of Indigenous People, June 24: www.sihb.org
Polish Festival, July 8: www.polishfestivalseattle.org
Arab Festival, July 15-16: www.arabcenterwa.org
Iranian Festival, August 12: www.iaca-seattle.org
BrasilFest, August 20: www.brasilfest.com
Tibet Fest, August 26-27: www.washingtontibet.org
Live Aloha Hawaiian Cultural Festival, Sept. 10: www.seattlelivealohafestival.com
Seattle Fiestas Patrias, Sept. 16-17: www.seattlefiestaspatrias.org
The Italian Festival, Sept. 23-24: www.festaseattle.com
CroatiaFest, Oct. 1: www.croatiafest.org
TurkFest, Oct. 14-15: www.turkfest.org
Diwali: Lights of India, Oct. 21: www.facebook.com/vccfestivals
Dia de Muertos - A Mexican Celebration to Remember Our Departed, Oct. 28-29: www.diademuertosenseattle/festal
Hmong New Year, Nov. 4: www.hmongofwa.org
Also, look for Festál at Seattle Public Library, Museum of History and Industry (MOHAI) and downtown Seattle through a partnership with Downtown Seattle Association. Learn more at: seattlecenter.com. or call 206.684.7200.
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