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entertainment (various dancing, singing, fashion shows and more -- from cultures around the world; wonderful!
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colorful exhibits for show and sale
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many different countries represented (and folks from these countries live and work in Charlottesville)
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beautiful colored sand mandala -- created during the event, and to be scattered to the winds at the close of the festival...
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close-up of the mandala
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people looking in all directions, pointing in all directions, so much to see and hear and do!
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beautiful spring flowers in the park where the festival is held add extra enjoyment to the day
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balloons! games! storytellers! food! music! art! informational displays!
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picnic areas on the outskirts of the park/festival
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food vendor
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historical statue in the center of the park
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happy families of all ages!
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entertainment stage area
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traditional clothing next to denim jeans
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great people-watching!
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English teacher moonlighting as emcee
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beautiful
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sideline view
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info display booths
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excellent dancers... and they invited us up to the stage to try to learn!
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the man on the right got up and showed amazing talent!
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Japanese cultural display (with some items for sale)
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sideline shade and people-watching seats!
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Where should we go next?
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people, people, people!
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festive, fun, please come next year to the 8th annual Festival of Cultures!
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an annual event in downtown Charlottesville VA -- fabulous! (This is Brigitte, who styles and sews her gorgeous clothes...