Fourth Greeley Multicultural Festival to offer performances, food and fun Saturday
The goal of the Greeley Multicultural Festival is to celebrate the diversity in Greeley while exposing folks to a variety of world cultures in their backyard. Courtesy photo.
By Kelly Ragan
It’s easy to focus on the things that divide us (and goodness knows we do), but the Greeley Multicultural Festival, now in its fourth year, aims to bring people together.
The festival kicked off in 2017, with organizer Josh Floryance at the helm.
The goal of the festival is to celebrate the diversity in Greeley while exposing folks to a variety of world cultures in their backyard.
“In this important time in our nation’s history, we acknowledge the importance of building bridges to celebrate what makes us one strong nation,” according to the website.
Performance schedule (tentative)
Opening | 11:10 a.m.
Native American | Calvin Standing Bear Jr. | 11:15 a.m.
Middle Eastern dance with Persian music ensemble | 11:40 a.m.
Mexican | Grupo Quetzalcoatl | Noon
Chinese lion dance | 12:25 p.m.
Cambodian dance | 12:50 p.m.
Chin war dance | 1:10 p.m.
Karenni dance | 1:25 p.m.
Hawaiian dance | 1:40 p.m.
Thai classical ensemble | 1:55 p.m.
Japanese | Genryoku Hanami Odori Dance | 2:10 p.m.
Korean | K-pop Dance Club - Korean Academy of Colorado | 2:45 p.m.
Indian Dance | Mudra Dance Studio | 3:05 p.m.
Classical Nepalese and Nepalese jazz combo | 3:25 p.m.
Ode to Joy | UNC Choir, Community Choirs and Mixed World Music Ensemble | 3:50 p.m.
Classical guitar concert | Steve Waechter | time to be determined
Food offerings
Food may just be the best part of any event. This is no different. This year, the UNC catering team will take on the culinary adventure, offering:
Ethiopian cauliflower salad
Indian fry bread with honey
Mini Cuban canape
Oktoberfest pork street taco
Pork eggroll with Thai chili
Important details
When: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 23
Where: UC Ballroom at the University of Northern Colorado, 2101 10th Ave
Cost: Free admission
Health and Safety Precautions
The Greeley Multicultural Festival is running this event with caution. Regardless of vaccination status, the University of Northern Colorado requires masks covering the nose and mouth in public indoor spaces. Wearing a mask is required for all participants, including performers, staff, and attendees.