International Folk Fair: Cultural Exploration for All

0:00Reporting from the Daily News Now, I'm Corey, with the latest in Tampa Bay. The 50th Annual International Folk Fair kicked off this week in St. Petersburg at England Brothers Park. Organized by the St. Petersburg International Folk Fair Society, it's a three-day event celebrating traditions from around the world through music, dance, food, crafts, and exhibits. This year features booze from 22 countries across Asia, Europe, and Latin America. Thursday and Friday, focus on Pinellas County Middle and High School students. Thousands of kids roam the grounds with paper passports, tasting foods, collecting stamps, and learning about cultural histories from volunteers at. Each booth. Hands-on activities include trying instruments, crafts, and dances. The fair has deep roots in education, starting in the mid-1970s when local ethnic groups began sharing their heritage. Over the decades, dozens of Tampa Bay organizations have joined in, turning the park into a lively hub of performances and demonstrations that connect.

1:01Students to global cultures. Attendees are diving into experiences like drum circles, folk dances, henna tattoos, and martial arts demos sparking curiosity among the young. Visitors. It's built in cultural awareness, one stamp and sample at a time. The event wraps up Saturday with free public access from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., so families can join the fun and explore the international flavors themselves. This story is shared with support from our sponsor. It is a pillow that plays your podcast and music without earbuds, built for listening in bed. S-O-L-I-SOLY-PILLOW.com