![]() ![]() So the Othello Park Alliance worked to make updates, including the children’s playground, walking paths, picnic tables, and improved restrooms so neighbors can enjoy the nearby outdoors. Lee shared that a couple of decades ago, the park lacked the beauty and safety it has now. Not only is the festival the work of the community, but the park is also. Instructors lead the community in a dance routine at the 2019 Othello Park International Festival. Performances of live music, dance, and even martial arts will reflect the multicultural neighborhood, including the Washington Diamonds Drill Team, Mak Fai Lion Dance Association, Samoan Siva Dance Group, and Northwest Wushu Martial Arts. Local food vendors will also include Delish Ethiopian Cuisine and Dev’s Ice Cream Truck, among others - and free popcorn, a long-standing Othello Fest tradition. ![]() This year, there will be 90 booths from mostly BIPOC and South End vendors, as well as activities, including creating art at the Makery station or the option to get a henna design at the Henna booth. Community members are the performers their organizations have booths at the Festival they are the volunteers who put the Festival together.” Mona Lee, one of the event’s founders, said, “The entire Festival highlights community members in every way. La Clave Cubana teaches younger community members some dance movies at the 2019 Othello Park International Festival. ![]()
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