2nd Annual World of Montgomery Festival
Date: Sun, October 11th 2009
Additional Time Info: Noon to 4:00pm
External Link: Event Website
Location: Downtown Wheaton (Price Avenue & Elkin Street, 1 block from the Wheaton Metro station)
The World of Montgomery Festival celebrates, explores and shares the diverse cultural heritages which play an active role in the lives of Montgomery County residents and communities. It will feature music and dance performances by County-based artists, food and craft vendors and a hands-on cultural education area. Local non-profit organizations and County agencies will also be represented.
Click here to download the event program
Entertainment to be featured on two stages include the following performers:
Roda Movements (Capoeira, Maculele, Samba de Roda)
Luis Garay Percussion World Ensemble (Afro-Latin percussion)
Caribbean Dance Traditions (Afro-Caribbean/Soca Dance)
Studio Fiesta Dance & Fitness (Salsa, Belly Dance, Afro dance, Zumba)
Pampas Salvaje (Argentinean/Uruguayan Dance)
Cheick Hamala Diabate (Malian/West African Music)
Sol Y Rumba Band (Salsa, Merengue, Cumbia)
Eminence Dance Studio (Russian Dance)
Chinese Youth Club (Chinese Lion Dance)
Tinkus Tiataco (Bolivian Dance)
The World of Montgomery Festival is organized by the Latino Economic Development Corporation (LEDC), in partnership with Montgomery County Government, with cooperation from the Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County (AHCMC.
This year's sponsors include:
Census 2010
The Gazette
Downtown Silver Spring
Montgomery County Muslim Council
Washington Gas
Univision & Telefutura Washington, DC
Washington Hispanic
Chevy Chase Bank/Capital One
Verizon Wireless
Download the event flyer in English and Spanish.
Click here to see photos from last year's event
