TOP: Jessica Laing, 5, and Jordan Dove, 6, of Bellevue dance to the music of Quichua Mashis on Nov. 6, the first day of the Cultural Crossroads celebration at Crossroads Bellevue mall. MIDDLE: Quichua Mashis showcases
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TOP: Jessica Laing, 5, and Jordan Dove, 6, of Bellevue dance to the music of Quichua Mashis on Nov. 6, the first day of the Cultural Crossroads celebration at Crossroads Bellevue mall. MIDDLE: Quichua Mashis showcases 'Music from the Andes.' BOTTOM: Jadynrae Long, 4, and Abbey Ruthruff, 4, of Bellevue dance to the music of Quichua Mashis.

Crossroads Bellevue mall gets cultural


November 9, 2009 · Updated 1:06 PM 

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Crossroads Bellevue hosted its 19th annual Cultural Crossroads celebration Nov. 6-8.

The weekend was filled with musical and dance performances, as well as booths with hand-crafted goods, all representing cultures from around the world.

This year's events included a coloring activity called "Folk Art For Kids" and an interactive LEGO display with models representing different cultures and nationalities.

Musical guests ranged from Quichua Mashis, which played music from the South American Andes region, to Croatian music from the Ruze Dalmatinke Orchestra.

Dance displays included everything from Egyptian cabaret bellydancing to traditional folk dances of the Philippines.

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