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Northwest Folklife Festival
Multicultural Celebration at the Seattle Center

By Angela Brown, About.com

The Northwest Folklife Festival, a celebration of ethnic arts and cultures, is held every Memorial Day weekend at the Seattle Center. The Northwest Folklife Festival is a festive, interactive event that will appeal to all ages.

When:
May 22 - 25, 2009
10 am to 11 pm
Where:
Seattle Center
Admission:
It's free! Donations recommended and appreciated.

Here are just a few of the fun things to see and do at the Northwest Folklife Festival:

  • The Crafts Marketplace - Folk craft booths featuring the Northwest's finest artisans.
  • The Uncommon Market - You'll find folk and ethnic products from around the world.
  • Living Green Courtyard - Learn about sustainability, purchase earth-friendly crafts, and listen to music on an all-local stage.
  • International Food Village - Dozens of booths featuring food and drink from around the world (and the Northwest too).
  • Dance & Music Workshops - Don't just watch, join in!
  • Live Music & Dance - Choose from over 15 different stages and performance spaces and enjoy music and dance from all around the world.

The Northwest Folklife Festival offers hundreds of performances and workshops. Here are some highlights:

Friday Highlights
· Blues Juke Joint Dance
· Tango Artentino
· Passport to Latin America

Saturday Highlights
· Colors and Cultures of India
· Worldbeat Manifesto
· Folk Grrrls
· Beer Garden Singalong

Sunday Highlights
· Couples Dances of the World
· Brazilian Show
· Global Women's Voices
· The All Ages Alternative

Monday Highlights
· Ska Show
· Salsa Dance
· Gospel Showcase

Northwest Folklife web site

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