On Saturday, August 24, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., the Bowser Administration, led by the DC Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR), celebrates the 4th Annual Taste of the World Festival to highlight the diversity of international communities living and thriving in the District. The festival is free and open to the public.
The festival will showcase Colombia, Zambia, Peru, Greece, Korea and several Caribbean countries. Featured activities include an alpaca petting zoo, Korean calligraphy display, traditional dance between Peruvian Paso horse and rider, a children’s zone, a Caribbean game station, Caribbean bingo, and more. Residents can also shop for handmade and customary items.
WHEN
Saturday, August 24, 2019
11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
WHERE
Guy Mason Recreation Center
3600 Calvert St., NW, Washington DC 20011
WHO
La Colombopercutiva – Immigrant Collective (Music)
Zed Trio – Zambia (Dance)
Marinera a Caballo – Peru (Dance with horse)
Karouzi Trio– Greece (Music)
La Marvela – Colombia (Music/Dance)
Grupo Miel – Tropical Music
DPR encourages guests to come wearing traditional dress or tropical attire. For more information or to RSVP, click HERE. Follow the hashtag #TastetheWorldDC
