Crossroads to celebrate community’s cultural riches Nov. 1-3

The Ethnic Heritage Council and Crossroads Bellevue will celebrate the Eastside's cultural richness in the 23rd annual Cultural Crossroads from Nov. 1-3.

October 5, 2013 10:58 am
A variety of entertainment from around the world highlighted the 2012 celebration.
A variety of entertainment from around the world highlighted the 2012 celebration.

 

The Ethnic Heritage Council and Crossroads Bellevue will celebrate the Eastside’s cultural richness in the 23rd annual Cultural Crossroads from Nov. 1-3.

The festival features some of the area’s best ethnic entertainment on two stages, an international bazaar, and exhibits. The event has been the single most popular event in the Crossroads annual calendar of events.

The multi-cultural celebration will feature more than 30 cultural and ethnic music and dance performances. Performances include Bulgarian Voices of Seattle Women’s Choir, Enzian Schuhplattler, German Bavarian Schuhplattler & Folkdances; Haan Dei I Jin (Take My Hand), Dances of the Tlingit People (Native Alaskans); Juliana & PAVA, Ancient Russian Folk Songs; Melody Dance Group, Traditional, Ethnic, Folk & Modern Chinese Dance; Quichua Mashis, Music of the Andes; Radost Folk Ensemble, Dances & Songs of the Balkans; Show Brazil! featuring Eduardo Mendonça, Urvasi Dance Company, Odissi Classical Dance and more.

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On Friday night, Nov. 1, the Rouge & Noir Tango Orchestra will bring out the Tango in everyone along with a free tango dance lesson by Patty Leverett. Saturday evening, Bonaca will take people on a musical journey through Croatia and the Balkans.

The weekend event will feature more activities for children this year, including an international and interactive LEGO display – a showcase with models representing many cultures and nationalities all made of LEGO. In addition, a “Folk Art for Kids” coloring activity will be offered. And,for the kid in everyone, “Dolls of the World” will feature a display of over 130 dolls in ethnic dress from around the world.

The Cultural Crossroads Marketplace will feature more than 20 booths representing Africa, Asia, Europe, South America, and North America, with imported and hand-crafted gifts from around the world.

Admission to the festival is free. Dates and hours are: 5-9 p.m. Friday, Nov.1; 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 2; and 11 a.m. top 6 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 3.

Crossroads Bellevue is located at Northeast Eighth Street and 156th Avenue Northeast.