Announcing the CulturalFest 2015 Performance Lineup
Buy your tickets today for the big show on February 28!
Celebrate the start of 2015 by getting your tickets to this year's CulturalFest Performance Showcase! We're so excited to announce this year's incredible lineup of talented performers from all over the world! These amazing individuals and groups will share music, dance, and more at Meany Hall on Saturday, February 28 - and you can buy your tickets online now.
This year's CulturalFest performers are:
Dikir West Side
Dikir West Side performs Dikir Barat, a group performance style native to Malaysia that includes rhythmic and energy-filled singing, clapping, and instruments.
Te Fare O Tamatoa
Te fare o Tamatoa's vibrant performances use song, dance, and handcrafted costumes/regalia to share the legends and culture of Tahiti.
HKDC
Elegant, traditional Chinese classical dance performed by two UW students who trained together in Hong Kong.
Denná Good-Mojab
Iranian-American soloist Denná Good-Mojab will perform a song in Farsi based on an Afghan poem.
UW Taiko Kai
Taiko Kai's ensemble performance style of Japanese Taiko drumming draws from rhythms used in traditional folk dances and inspirations from Buddhist teachings while blending with more modern genres.
Monica Razniewski
Vocal soloist Monica Razniewski will perform a classical Polish song composed by Chopin.
Hussain Fadwani
Guitarist and singer Hussain Fadwani, from Pakistan, presents a Qawwali, a traditional form of subcontinental music, combined with Western influences.
University of Washington Bhangra
Bhangra is a traditional folk dance from the area of Punjab in India. Its upbeat and colorful style is performed all over the world.
Irish Dancers at UW
This student group's dance style blends traditional Irish dance steps with more modern choreography, using solo and group routines as well as both hard and soft shoes.
Karoun Dance Ensemble
Performing two very different dances from two regions in Tajikistan, the Karoun Dance Ensemble's performance will convey amazing richness of the dance and music traditions of Central Asia.
Dogg Pound Crew
The Dogg Pound Crew combines high-energy b-boying (‘breakdancing’) with team-based choreography. Originating in the United States, this dance form expresses the cultural roots of earning respect, keeping kids out of trouble and off the streets.
Natya UW (India)
The piece that this student dance group will perform depicts the story of Rukmini Devi Arundale, a pioneer of the Indian classical dance style Bharatnatyam.
Ticket Information:
General admission tickets are on sale now for $15 online. Discounted student tickets will be available for $10 in advance at the FIUTS office (HUB 206) or at Wednesday Lunch. Tickets will also be available at the door for $15.
Click here to buy your tickets today! And don't forget that CulturalFest is much more than just the Performance Showcase. Join us for free cultural activities and more at the International Expo on Thursday, February 26, and support FIUTS programs at the Reception and Silent Auction before the performances. See you there!
Can't come to CulturalFest, but still want to support FIUTS? Consider making a donation to our cross-cultural and educational programs serving students and community members in Seattle and around the world.