23rd Annual Multicultural Arts Festival

Dear Friend of Diversity:
You are invited to the annual Diversity Day Multicultural Arts Festival in Walla Walla. The festival will be at Pioneer Park in Walla Walla on Sundau, September 25, 2016. It opens at 11 a.m. and continues until 6 p.m.

High quality entertainment is planned throughout the day, including music and dance performances reflecting the traditions and artistic influences of diverse cultures and nationalities.

A wide array of games and activities for youngsters and young adults make the festival an enjoyable experience for the entire family. The festival's upbeat and joyous atmosphere increases respect and appreciation while encouraging spontaneous, friendly interaction between people of all races and all cultures.

2016 Entertainment Schedule

11:00               Country Folk—Rich & Nancy Monacelli
11:30               Black Gospel—Berean Fellowship & Friends
12:00               Opening Ceremonies­­—Mayor Allen Pomranning
                        The Song of Peace—Everyone
                        Multicultural Sampler—Whitman College
12:30               Sri Lankan Dance—Dahami Uduwana                     
1:00                 German Dancing—Deutsche Tanzers
1:30                 Middle Eastern Dance— Troupe Azure
2:00                 Mexican Dances—Chiquillas Ballet
2:30                 Steel Drum Band—Noel Jabagat & Friends
3:00                 Mexican Songs —Salvador Hernandez
3:30                 International Folk Dance—Walla Walla Folk Dancers
4:00                 Music of Ireland, Scandinavia, & More—Anna & Jesse Burgess
4:15                 Contra Dancing—Dan & Barbara Clark
5:00                 Country Folk—Vintage
6:00                 Festival closes