Multicultural Festival, The Kingston Community Block Party

The T.R. Gallo park on the Rondout Waterfront was the scene of the second annual Multicultural Festival and Community Block party on Sunday. Promoted by The Reher Center for Immigrant Culture and History, nearly every ethnic group in our community was represented. There was entertainment all afternoon, ethnic foods, vendors and information booths enabling those that intended to immerse themselves in cultural diversity.

Here are some images of the celebration.

Drummer from the Amadou Diallo African drumming group

Choreo Dance Studios Irish Step Dancers getting ready to perform

Choreo Dance Studios Irish Step Dancers

Choreo Dance Studios Irish Step Dancers

Boys from the Kerhonkson Ukrainian Dancers highstepping it.

Boys from the Kerhonkson Ukrainian Dancers performing a sword dance.

Ukranian break dancer.... who knew???

Girls from the Kerhonkson Ukrainian Dancers

Helenic Youth Dance Troupe

Helenic Youth Dance Troupe

There was face painting and crafts for the kids provided by members of the Bruderhof

Eduardo Parra provided Argentinean folk music

Along with the diversity of music was a diversity of food to go along with it.

Chef El was there tp provide traditional paella

A reminder from the Japanese members of our community

Congressman Gibson was on hand to celebrate cultural diversity as well

Traditional costumes were worn with pride

Youngsters enjoying crafts provided by the Bruderhof

Young girl makes off with her booty from the Pinata

Dancers from the New Progressive Baptist Church