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"Learn from Each Other"
PROGRAM
7th Annual
May 30, 2015
Sponsored By The Puyallup Tribe
of Indians
www.kentinternationalfestival.com
"Learn from Each Other"
2015
Kent International Festival
The 7th Annual Kent International Festival is a one day event each year where
Kent and south King County residents
can celebrate their cultural heritage
together. This is done through entertainment on three stages; cultural, information and vendor booths; and the
International Taste of Kent Food Court
featuring nine local ethnic restaurants.
FEATURED
ACTIVITIES
Generations Walking Together
One mile walk starting & ending at ShoWare Hope you enjoyed
the walk this morning at 9:30 that was
sponsored by Kent 4Health. If you
missed this kickoff multi-cultural walk,
you missed a lot of fun. Those attending the beginning event of the Festival
walked from ShoWare to Kent Station,
the Kent Library and then returned to
ShoWare. Many walked while holding umbrellas and posters. Some play
music and or beat on drums. If you
missed the walk, come early next year
and help kick off a day where Kent and
south King County residents all come
together to “Learn from Each Other.”
Art Exhibition on the Concourse
10:00 am to 4:00 pm
The Kent Community Foundation,
working with Kent School District art
students and their teachers, have displayed art expressing the theme of
“Learn from Each Other”. These represent elementary, middle and high
school students from one the most diverse areas of the country.
Hand Carried Float Contest
Building Phase 10:30 am to
3:00 pm on arena floor
Entertaining Phase 4:00 to 4:30
pm on Arena stage
Four high school aged teams will build
a hand carried float on the arena floor
and then perform to express their selected theme. Using the same common
building materials and tools, they must
build with the clock ticking away and
then decorate with items they have
chosen. Then they perform on stage to
music they have selected. All this energy and creativity will be judged in nine
areas by a volunteer group of TransDev
employees to determine who will win
1st and 2nd place cash prize for their
team.
THANK YOU
Kent International Festival Committee
thanks our many sponsors, businesses,
organizations and volunteer groups.
Over 600 hours of volunteer time are
required to staff the day of the Festival. These volunteers and those who
helped financially have made it possible to host a free admission event.
Festival Schedule
Generations Walking Together
(1 mile) - 9:30 am - 10 am
Entertainment on Three Stages
10 am - 5 pm
Taste of Kent Food Court ($5)
11 am - 3 pm
Thank you Festival Sponsors
Please recognize those who support
the Kent International Festival.
Festival Financial Sponsors
The 2015 Kent International Festival is
supported, in part, by awards, grants
and contributions from the City of
Kent, TransDev, CenturyLink, Puyallup
Indian Tribe, 4Culture, InterConnection, Bath Fitter, Cathay Bank, Curran
Law Firm, David Malik, Excel Public
Charter, Gutter Helmet, Home Depot,
Kent Community Foundation, Kent
East Hill Curves, Minuteman Press,
NW Artists for a Better World, Republic Services, The Corbenic Group, Tim’s
Cascade Snacks, Tray Svendson, Union
Bank and many individuals.
Key supporting Businesses and Organizations
Kent Mayor Suzette Cooke
Kent City Council
Kent Parks and Recreation
and Community Services
Kent Sister Cities Association
ShoWare Center
Kent School District
Kent Chamber of Commerce
Kent Community Foundation
Kent Neighborhood Program
Kent4Health
Highline College International
Program
Volunteer In Police Services (VIPS)
Mel Hart Inc.
The Corbenic Group
Simply Celebrations & Events
TransDev Employees volunteers
Holly Spirit Parish volunteers
John Volken Academy volunteers
Cultural, Crafts & Information
Booths - 10 am - 5 pm
World Dance Party
5 pm - 6:30 pm
Festival Finale Concert
6:30 pm - 10 pm
Sponsored By The Puyallup Tribe
of Indians
May 30, 2015
Arena Stage Program
Time
Genre/Performers
Guest MC
10:00
Opening Remarks
Dana Ralph, CenturyLink and Mayor Suzette Cooke
10:05
National Anthem - Devin Cook of Renton Union Bank
Dana Ralph Kent City Council President
10:15
Chinese Lion Dance - South Puget Sound Chinese Language School
Dana Ralph, City Council President
10:35
Harmonium and Tabla Music - Rabaab
Mike Heinch, Kent Youth and Family Services
11:05
Chinese Fan Dance - South Puget Sound Chinese Language School
Jim Cordova, Kent Toast N Boast Toastmasters
11:30
Japanese Koto - Mirei Zaborac
Derek Matheson, Kent Chief Administrative Officer
12:20
Irish Step Dance - Rowan Fae
Ken Thomas, Kent Police Chief
12:45
Mexican Folk Dance - Folklore Mexicano Tonantzin
Zenovia Harris, Pleasants Hollow Community
1:10
Thai Classical and Folk Dance Solo - Siam Smile
Ken O’Brien, Kent Toast N Boast Toastmasters
1:35
Russian Folk and Classical Music - Matryoshka
Brenda Fincher, Kent City Council
2:00
Traditional Swiss Songs - Enzian Swiss Ladies Choir
Tray Svendson, Because Home Matters
2:25
Taiko Drums - Yamato Taiko of Highline College
Anah Irungu, Holy Spirit Catholic Church Swahili Community
2:50
Punjabi Traditional and Popular Dance - ABC Bhangra
Anah Irungu, Holy Spirit Catholic Church Swahi Community
3:00
South India Bharatanatyam Dance - Kalalaya
Melanie Mosshart, Union Bank & Melhart Inc
3:20
Korean Dance and Drumming - Northwest Culture Foundation
Melanie Mosshart, Union Bank & Melhart Inc
3:45
Chinese Flower Drum Dance - South Puget Sound Chinese Language School
Agda Burchard, Kent School District Board of Directors
3:55
Closing Remarks
Agda Burchard, Kent School District Board of Directors
4:00
Presentation of Floats
Zenovia Harris, Pleasants Hollow Community
Volunteering Organizations
Girl Scout Ambassador Troup #41104
Folklore Mexicano Tonantzin
Highline College International Program
Holy Spirit Parish
Holy Spirit Youth Ministry
KM Junior Class
KM National Honor Society
North Park Community
Pantera Lago Homeowners Assn.
Scenic Hill Neighborhood Council
John Volken Academy
Kent Phoenix Academy Latino Club
Kent Phoenix Academy Members ofExcellence
Volunteers in Police Service
Kenton Firs Community Association
Khalsa Gurmat Center
KIF Art Posters
This is the second year of the KIF Art
Poster that honors a cultural tradition
found in our community. Artist Jaci
Sawtelle creates these posters with images from previous festivals. The 2015
KIF Art Poster honors the traditions of
Mexico and the people who have been
adding to our community’s richness
for decades.
Thank you Festival Sponsors
Sponsored By The Puyallup Tribe
of Indians
"Learn from Each Other"
Concourse Stage Program
Time
Genre/Performers
Guest MC
10:30
Music and Dance of Bangladesh - Bangladeshi Community in South Puget
Sound
Brenda Fincher
Kent City Council
Rodrigo Barron
Retired Migrant and Bilingual Educator
Dana Ralph
Kent City Council
Dana Ralph
Kent City Council President
Mirya Muñoz-Roach
Hispanic Outreach Services
Dr Leslie Braxton Senior Pastor,
New Beginnings Christian Fellowship
Dana Ralph
Kent City Council President
Allen Reitan
Greater Kent Historical Society
Dana Ralph
Kent City Council President
Dana Ralph
Kent City Council President
Brenda Fincher
Kent City Council
Dee Klems
Kent Community Foundation
Dee Klems
Kent Community Foundation
Brenda Fincher
Kent City Council
Brenda Fincher
Kent City Council
10:55 A Taste of New Zealand in Word and Song – Te Whandu Erickson
11:20 Kenyan Culture - Joseph Kariuki,
11:45 Music of Mexico - Salvador Morales
12:10 Dances of East Africa and Serfina: A Play - Kent Meridian East African Club
12:35 Soft Shoe/Hard Shoe: What’s the Difference? - Amber Russell
1:00
Golf Demo & History - Douglass Youth Development
1:25
Chinese Opera Costumes - South Puget Sound Chinese Language School
1:50
Traditional Folk Dances of Mexico - Folklore Mexicano Tonantizin,
2:15
African Fashion Show - Jacinta Andera
2:45
Chinese Lion Dance History - David Chau
3:00
Kent Community Foundation Gift Certificates
3:05
Thai Classical & Folk Dances - Siam Smile
3:20
Uniquely Traditional Dances of the Philippines - BIBAK of Pacific Northwest
3:50
Russian Folk and Classical Songs and their History - Larisa Beriault
Cultural Booth’s Passport Program
Attending the Kent International Festival is a great opportunity for everyone to share their heritage and culture
while learning from others. For the
young we have a fun way to learn with
a tour of the many booths that are part
of the “Passport” program. At each cultural booth there is an activity to try.
Once done, have the Passport stamped
and move to the next Cultural Booth.
When finished, bring the passport to
the Friends of KIF Booth and pick up a
free bag of Tim’s Chips. Outside on the
Plaza, show your passport to Republic
Services Booth and get two entries to
win a child or adult bicycle. The Kent International Festival Committee greatly
appreciates Union Bank and Tim’s
Thank you Festival Sponsors
Cascade
Snacks for
again
sponsoring
this popular annual
activity.
Sponsored By The Puyallup Tribe
of Indians
May 30, 2015
Plaza Stage Program
Time
Genre/Performers
Guest MC
10:30
American Jazz - Cedar Heights Middle School Jazz Band
Paul Scott, Kent Toast N Boast Toastmasters
11:00
To be Arranged
Anah Irungu, Holy Spirit Catholic Church Swahili Community
11:30
Kendo-Japanese Swordsmanship
Victoria Andrews, City of Kent
12:00
World Dances - W.I.N. Fitness
Sara Sharpe, Minuteman Press
12:30
Salsa and Merengue - The Latin Princess
Bill Boyce, Kent City Council
1:00
Belly Dancing - Healthitude
Debbie O’Brien, Kent Toast N Boast Toastmasters
1:30
Spanish Dances - Jacquelina’s Dances of Spain
Harry Williams, The Rotary Club of Kent
2:00
Mexican Folk Dances - Grupo Folklorico Guadalajara
John Holt, Kent Yangzhou Sister Cities
2:30
Sikh Martial Arts - Seattle Sikh Gatka Team
Maya Vengadasalam, Kent School District Board of Directors
3:00
Russian-Ukrainian Songs and Dance – Ivan Da Maria
Dennis Higgins, Kent City Council
3:30
American Dance Styles - Allegro Performing Arts
Academy
Satwinder Kaur, Titan Freight Systems
4:00
Dance and Music of Iraq - Iraqi Women Association
Jeff Wagner, Republic Services
4:30
Bollywood and Punjabi Dance - Bridging the Seas
Dr. Edward Donalson III, Kingdom Family Worship Center
Plaza Booth’s 125th Kent Anniversary History Search Game
Celebrate the 125th anniversary of the
City of Kent. Starting out with a population of less than 100, Kent has grown
to over 125,000. Begin at the Greater
Kent Historical Society booth on the
plaza and pickup your game card to
play the Kent History Game. In every
Plaza booth there will be Kent Historical Fact. Look for the 125th logo! When
done with your “History Search” return
to the Greater Kent Historical Society
Booth and receive a bag of Tim’s Chips.
As a bonus, go to the Republic Services Booth and get two entries to win a
bicycle Come look through the plaza
booths
Thank you Festival Sponsors
Sponsored By The Puyallup Tribe
of Indians
"Learn from Each Other"
World Dance Party
Time
Performers
Guest MC
5:00
DJ 8Bit / Jordan Paige
Clarence Gunn, Community Network Council
5:10
Belly Dance - Saqra’s Studio of Belly Dance
Clarence Gunn, Community Network Council
5:30
Irish Dance - Rowan Fae
Clarence Gunn, Community Network Council
6:00
Salsa and Merengue - Gabby Mankowitz
Clarence Gunn, Community Network Council
6:15
Break Dancing - Kentwood Break Club
Clarence Gunn, Community Network Council
Finale Concert Program
Time
Performers
Guest MC
7:00
Introduction Greetings
Debbie Ranniger, Kent City Council
7:05
The Chinese Lion Dance - South Puget Sound Chinese Language School
Debbie Ranniger, Kent City Council
7:15
Steel Pan Drums & Vocals - Caribbean Connections
Debbie Ranniger, Kent City Council
7:45
Folkloric Dances from Central Chile - Violeta Parra
Debbie Ranniger, Kent City Council
8:00
Russian Folk Songs - Juliana & Pava
Debbie Ranniger , Kent City Council
8:30
Folk Dances from Mexico - Folklore Mexicano Tonantzin
Jim Berrios, Kent City Council
8:45
Intermission
9:00
Japanese Taiko Drums - Taiko Kai
Jim Berrios, Kent City Council
9:35
West African Dance and Music - Message from Guinea
Jim Berrios, Kent City Council
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Italian
PAOLO’S
Italian Restaurant
Filipino
Choice #1:
Tortellini
Gorgonzola
Cheese filled
Tortellini tossed in
Creamy MushroomGorgonzola
sauce
Choice #2:
Raviolini
Marinara
Small size Italian
Cheese filled
Ravioli Topped
with Paolo’s
Tomato sauce
Texas Barbeque
Choice #1:
Hoppin’ John
Black eyed peas,
fresh celery,
smoked turkey
bacon with spices
and seasonings.
Served with brown
rice and corn
bread
Choice #2:
Chicken
Jambalaya
Marinated chicken
breast with Cajun
seasonings and
vegetables with
mild Beef Hotlinks and
spices. Served with rice
and cornbread
Mediterranean
Choice #1:
Halal Falafel
Falafel with
Hummus and
Pita Bread
Thai
Choice #1:
Thai Chicken
Basil Stir-fry
Stir-fried chicken
with fresh basil
leaves in pepper
and garlic sauce
with vegetables
and spices. Served
with rice
Choice #2:
Rice Bun
Sliders
Chicken
marinated
with spices
and Soy Sauce,
Sandwiches on
Rice Buns
Vietnamese
O’ Pho & Teriyaki
Ishtar
Choice #2:
Turkey BBQ
Sandwich
Sliced Turkey
BBQ Sandwich
with onions on
Artesian Bread
with Baked
Beans
Food Ticket - $5
Choice #1:
Bicol Express
Slow simmered
Pork cooked in
Coconut Milk
with spices and
Jalapeno served
over rice
Greek & Mediterranean Cuisine
Choice #1:
Pulled Pork
Sandwich
Pulled Pork
BBQ Sandwich
with onions on
Artesian Bread
garnished with
Coleslaw
Ticket Price
RED
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Choice #2:
Tofu Teriyaki
Tofu Teriyaki
is served with
Rice
Afghan
Indian
Jot Indian Sweets
Ishtar
Greek & Mediterranean Cuisine
Restaurant
Choice #2:
Vegetable
Red Curry
Red curry paste
with coconut milk,
bamboo shoots,
bell pepper and
fresh basil leaves
and spices. Served
with rice.
Choice #1:
Aloo Gobhi
Cauliflower and
cube-chopped
potatoes cooked
with mild spices,
garlic and ginger
sauce. Served with
Rice or Naan bread
Choice #2:
Butter
Chicken
Tomato sauce
and cream
with chicken
and Indian
spices. Served
with Rice or
Naan Bread
Choice #1:
Mantu
Afghan Dumplings
filled with ground
beef, onions and
other spices topped
with sauce and a
yogurt mixture of
dried mint and garlic.
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Chicken
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Rice
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Gyro
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Lamb/Beef with
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marinated in
spices and then
grilled.
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"Learn from Each Other"
Passport Cultural Booths
1 Myanmar Culture
2 Japanese Culture
3 Karibu Kenya Welcome to Kenya
4 Russian Ukrainian Culture
5 Punjab - Sikh Culture
6 Iraqi Women Association
7 Mother Africa
8 Chinese Culture
9 Turkish Culture
10 Kent Sunnfjord, Norway
11 Kent Auburn Tamba, Japan
12 Kent Yangzhou, China
13 Golden Thai
14 Legos of Denmark
15 Peruvian Culture
16 Culture of Senegal
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