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International Fest Celebrates Cultures With Dance, Food, Henna
The Niles Public Library hosted dance troupes of several different nationalities to celebrate their third annual International Fest.
The Niles Public Library held its third annual International Fest Saturday and Sunday, complete with dance performances, samples of international food, and henna demonstrations.
Saturday's events included performances by the Qui Yue Jin Dancers & Flying Fairies (Chinese), the Miorita Dance Group (Romanian) and the Chicago Hula Dancers (Polynesian). Sunday saw displays by Renacer Boliviano (Bolivian), the Kalapadma Dance Academy (Indian) and Sol Azteca (Mexican).
International cuisine was donated by local merchants including Kappy's, Unimart, Chipotle, Himalayan Restaurant and more.
The library also set out research materials about the different cultures represented, should attendees wish to check them out and learn more.
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Niles Public Library
6960 W Oakton St, Niles, IL -
Kappy's Restaurant and Pancake House
7200 Dempster St, Morton Grove, IL -
Chipotle Mexican Grill
8488 W Golf Rd, Niles, IL -
Himalayan Restaurant
8265 W Golf Rd, Niles, IL
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6:30 am on Wednesday, September 28, 2011
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