Update: Local Colors Festival and The Taste of Culture

The big Local Colors Festival on May 19th was a success. Thanks to all the members of Local Colors Steering Committee, Board of Directors, enthusiastic volunteers, the countries, the media, and our sponsors: Kroger, Norfolk Southern, ITT Exelis, US Cellular, WDBJ7, COX, and City of Roanoke.

Delicious, authentic food from featured countries.

Dancers from Nepal with their mentor, Diane (left) and Pearl (right).

Famous artist Eric Fitzpatrick with Pearl.

WDBJ7's Brent Watts, Hollani Davis, and Chris Hurst were emcees.

Emcees from Big Lick Conspiracy Ross Laguzza, Ami Trowell joins Pearl and Robert Huntley, who was also the poster designer.

Philippine dancers with Pearl (center).

 Poland was the featured country this year.

The mighty Vikings pulling Pearl and her Princesses in the Parade of Nations.

Closing Ceremony.

We are now getting the summer program, "The Taste of Culture" ready. It takes place on the second Friday of the month from 11:00 AM-1:30 PM and features one country per month.

The countries involved are:
The Philippines in July
Israel in August
South Sudan in September
A Scandinavian country (still undecided as to which one) in October

We'll have music, food, literature, exhibits, and games from each country. It's like visiting each one! Free admission.

Local Colors is currently accepting sponsorship for this program. Please contact Pearl any time at 540.580.0341 for more information.