The Simi Valley Youth Council and Cultural Arts Center are excited to be working together to bring a virtual multicultural festival to the community.  The festival begins at 7:00 p.m., on Saturday, April 10, 2021 with Music and Movement from Around the World, showcasing a collection of dances and music from China, India, Mexico, and more!

Additional planned showcases will be as follows:

• Saturday, April 17, 2021: enjoy a display of classic and modern cultural clothing in the Cultural Couture event;
• Saturday, April 24, 2021: put your aprons on for Cultural Cuisine, featuring tasty culinary demonstrations;
• Friday, May 21, 2021: the Origin Stories event will highlight stories from residents about their cultures and experiences.

Also launching in May is the Anthropological Art virtual exhibit, showing culturally inspired work from local artists.

“I encourage everyone, no matter your background, to participate in the virtual multicultural festival events hosted by the Youth Council and Cultural Arts Center,” stated the Multicultural Festival Chair Ashlyn Ro. “We believe that it is important to celebrate cultural diversity and inclusivity by uplifting and supporting all individuals. Together, we will continue to build a strong community that celebrates diversity in Simi Valley!”

All events will be hosted via Facebook Live on the Cultural Arts Center’s Facebook page, as well as on Zoom: https://bit.ly/svmcfestival or https://simivalley.zoom.us/j/99513805999 or call +1 669 900 9128 with meeting code 995 1380 5999#.

Complete program information, including broadcast times, will be available on www.svvac.org/multicultural-festival, where you will also be able to view the videos after the broadcast. This event is funded in part through a California Arts Council Local Impact Grant awarded to the Cultural Arts Center.