A celebration of cultures

By | Posted August 20th, 2013 |

Northeast News
August 21, 2013

Now in its 34th year, Kansas City’s Ethnic Enrichment Festival features 53 countries with booths filling Swope Park, highlighting each country’s culture. From native dances to singing, the entertainment varied each day Aug. 16-18. Patrons sampled food from around the world and perused booths filled with native crafts and jewelry.  Photos by Leslie Collins

 

 Indonesian Traditional Dancers and Musicians Perform:

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West Liberia Booth:

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Nyedeh Gueh and her daughter Cherish Neyor show off the array of jewelry at the West Liberia booth.

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Esther J. Carey was on hand to assist customers at the West Liberia booth.

 

 

The O’Riada-McCarty-Manning Dancers Perform:

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