{"id":88204,"date":"2018-04-09T14:00:33","date_gmt":"2018-04-09T18:00:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.umw.edu\/news\/?p=88204"},"modified":"2018-05-18T11:25:53","modified_gmt":"2018-05-18T15:25:53","slug":"28th-annual-multicultural-fair-comes-to-campus-this-saturday","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.umw.edu\/news\/2018\/04\/09\/28th-annual-multicultural-fair-comes-to-campus-this-saturday\/","title":{"rendered":"Multicultural Fair Comes to UMW Saturday"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The 28th annual Multicultural Fair will bring sounds, sights and tastes from around the world to UMW\u2019s Fredericksburg campus this weekend. The event will take place Saturday, April 14, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., rain or shine.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_88209\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-88209\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"88209\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.umw.edu\/news\/2018\/04\/09\/28th-annual-multicultural-fair-comes-to-campus-this-saturday\/photographer-220\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.umw.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2018\/04\/Multicultural-Fair-04.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"3000,1911\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;4&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;Norm Shafer&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;X-T1&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;UMW 27th annual multicultural fair, Sat. April 1, 2017. (Photo by Norm Shafer).&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1491004800&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;Norm Shafer@2017&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;16&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;400&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.002&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Photographer&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Photographer\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Second in size only to commencement, the Multicultural Fair showcases global entertainment and cuisine, children\u2019s activities and ethnic crafts. Photo by Norm Shafer.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/www.umw.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2018\/04\/Multicultural-Fair-04-300x191.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.umw.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2018\/04\/Multicultural-Fair-04-1024x652.jpg\" class=\"wp-image-88209 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.umw.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2018\/04\/Multicultural-Fair-04-300x191.jpg\" alt=\"UMW's 28th annual Multicultural Fair will bring dance, music, cuisine and more from across the globe to campus on Saturday, April 14. Photo by Norm Shafer\" width=\"300\" height=\"191\" srcset=\"\/\/www.umw.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2018\/04\/Multicultural-Fair-04-300x191.jpg 300w, \/\/www.umw.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2018\/04\/Multicultural-Fair-04-768x489.jpg 768w, \/\/www.umw.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2018\/04\/Multicultural-Fair-04-1024x652.jpg 1024w, \/\/www.umw.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2018\/04\/Multicultural-Fair-04-1140x726.jpg 1140w, \/\/www.umw.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2018\/04\/Multicultural-Fair-04-600x382.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-88209\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The 28th annual Multicultural Fair brings entertainment from across the globe to UMW Saturday, April 14. Photo by Norm Shafer.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Second in attendance only to next month\u2019s undergraduate commencement ceremony, the fair draws celebrated performers, engaging activities and thousands of visitors to Mary Washington each spring.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cEach year we strive to make this longstanding cultural tradition the best ever,\u201d said Marion Sanford, director of the James Farmer Multicultural Center, which sponsors the event. \u201cOur goal is to bring the campus and members of the local community together to embrace the many ethnicities, heritages and customs that make our region so rich and vibrant.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Talent \u2013 in the form of spirited dance groups, dynamic music ensembles and colorful crafters \u2013 will set up along Campus Walk, bringing a slice of culture from across the globe that stretches from George Washington to Monroe Hall.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_88208\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-88208\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"88208\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.umw.edu\/news\/2018\/04\/09\/28th-annual-multicultural-fair-comes-to-campus-this-saturday\/photographer-219\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.umw.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2018\/04\/Multicultural-Fair-19.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"3000,2272\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;2.2&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;Norm Shafer&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;X-T1&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;UMW 27th annual multicultural fair, Sat. April 1, 2017. (Photo by Norm Shafer).&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1491004800&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;Norm Shafer@2017&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;16&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;200&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.002&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Photographer&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Photographer\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Vendors will present an array of ethnic crafts at this weekend&amp;#8217;s Multicultural Fair. 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Photo by Norm Shafer.\" width=\"300\" height=\"227\" srcset=\"\/\/www.umw.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2018\/04\/Multicultural-Fair-19-300x227.jpg 300w, \/\/www.umw.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2018\/04\/Multicultural-Fair-19-768x582.jpg 768w, \/\/www.umw.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2018\/04\/Multicultural-Fair-19-1024x776.jpg 1024w, \/\/www.umw.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2018\/04\/Multicultural-Fair-19-1140x863.jpg 1140w, \/\/www.umw.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2018\/04\/Multicultural-Fair-19-600x454.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-88208\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Vendors present ethnic crafts at this weekend&#8217;s Multicultural Fair. Photo by Norm Shafer.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Musical entertainment features Celtic, choral and a capella styles, along with Latin fusion and Indie pop, plus cool reggae, smooth jazz, deep soul, rich blues and funky go-go. New to the lineup this year is the UBUMWE Youth Choir, made up of local Burundian students. Famed blues artist and Fredericksburg native Gaye Adegbalola, a longtime friend of the fair and founding member of Saffire \u2013 The Uppity Blues Women, will perform with local musician John Freund.<\/p>\n<p>Dances include belly, break and step-dancing styles, plus clogging and Athenian dance. Puerto Rican native Estela Velez of the Furia Flamenco group will perform at the fair for the first time this year, adding modern flair to traditional flamenco gypsy-type dance.<\/p>\n<p>The University of Mary Washington\u2019s own all-female a capella group BellACapella, gospel ensemble UMW Voices of Praise and breakdancing troupe UMW Breakers will take the stage. The Asian Student Association will present K-Pop, a South Korean style mix of electronic, hip hop, pop, rock and R&amp;B, and Eagle Bhangra will perform South and Central Asian-inspired dance.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_88206\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-88206\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"88206\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.umw.edu\/news\/2018\/04\/09\/28th-annual-multicultural-fair-comes-to-campus-this-saturday\/photographer-217\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.umw.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2018\/04\/Multicultural-Fair-09.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"3000,2032\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;5.6&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;Norm Shafer&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;X-T1&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;UMW 27th annual multicultural fair, Sat. April 1, 2017. (Photo by Norm Shafer).&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1491004800&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;Norm Shafer@2017&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;16&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;400&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.002&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Photographer&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Photographer\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Children&amp;#8217;s activities will abound at this weekend&amp;#8217;s Multicultural Fair. Photo by Norm Shafer.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/www.umw.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2018\/04\/Multicultural-Fair-09-300x203.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.umw.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2018\/04\/Multicultural-Fair-09-1024x694.jpg\" class=\"wp-image-88206 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.umw.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2018\/04\/Multicultural-Fair-09-300x203.jpg\" alt=\"Children's activities will abound at this weekend's Multicultural Fair. Photo by Norm Shafer.\" width=\"300\" height=\"203\" srcset=\"\/\/www.umw.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2018\/04\/Multicultural-Fair-09-300x203.jpg 300w, \/\/www.umw.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2018\/04\/Multicultural-Fair-09-768x520.jpg 768w, \/\/www.umw.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2018\/04\/Multicultural-Fair-09-1024x694.jpg 1024w, \/\/www.umw.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2018\/04\/Multicultural-Fair-09-1140x772.jpg 1140w, \/\/www.umw.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2018\/04\/Multicultural-Fair-09-600x406.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-88206\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Children&#8217;s activities abound at this weekend&#8217;s Multicultural Fair. Photo by Norm Shafer.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>A \u201clipsologist\u201d will be on hand to read visitors\u2019 lip prints, as will a rainbow of children\u2019s activities and international cuisine. Crafters will feature baskets, tie-dyes, origami and more, including essential-oil soaps and bath bombs by Lani Boo Bath, created by 10-year-old Spotsylvania County resident Jelani Jones.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe are pleased with the variety of performances and vendors participating this year,\u201d Sanford said. \u201cWe invite everyone to come out and join us for this fun-filled day to celebrate culture and diversity.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The 28th annual Multicultural Fair will bring sounds, sights and tastes from around the world to UMW\u2019s Fredericksburg campus this weekend. The event will take place Saturday, April 14, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., rain or shine. 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