Check out the festival page for more information on what to expect!  Want to get involved? Be a co-sponsor! We're still accepting individual cosponsors! Go to our Co-sponsor page and find out more about perks and how you can contribute so we can proceed confidently, knowing you are with us! Be a volunteer! Are you a high school […]

Baladi, Art and Soul The root of modern belly dance, the baladi is more than just a rhythm.  Learn the language of the taksim baladi while honing your own individuality and artistic expression.  The history of the baladi is explained in its cultural context as well as addressing the modern baladi performance.  Appropriate for all […]

East meets West in Arabesque: A Dance Journey presented at the Kenneth J Minnaert Center for the Arts on the SPSCC campus. Featuring Henna of Portland (who will also be performing at the Olympia Arab Festival) and Olympia's own Ballet Northwest, this night of beauty, grace and a touch of sass will explore the intersections of ballet […]

Malikah Festival is a free, family-friendly fashion show featuring South East Asian and Middle Eastern designers of modest couture wear. This multicultural event is funded by Redmond’s Arts & Culture Commission. International and local artists sharing their work will include: Indriya Dani and Jenny Tiahywati, from Indonesia Sahoor Al Matarod, from Saudi Arabia Chema Jamel Oh, […]