The Hastings Multicultural Festival, an afternoon dedicated to celebrating global cultures through food, music and dance, is planned for 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8, in Kiewit Gymnasium, 715 E. Seventh St., on the Hastings College campus.
Attendees will be treated to a variety of performances, including:
- 1:15 pm: Danza Santa Cruz
- 1:35 pm: Raíces de mi Pueblo (traditional folk dance)
- 2:00 pm: Raaga Omaha (featuring music and dance from India)
- 2:20 pm: The YWCA Dancers
In addition to the entertainment, food booths will offer free samples of cuisine from a number of countries and cultures, including Colombia, the Czech Republic, Mexico, the Bahamas, several European countries, Native American culture and others.
The event is free and open to the public.
The event is a community partnership sponsored by Hastings College, the United Way, the Hastings Multicultural Association and the YWCA of Hastings.
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