Hundreds Flock to Asian-American Festival in Port Washington

Hundreds of people celebrated Asian-American culture at an annual festival held in Port Washington last month.

The seventh annual Asian-American Festival showcased cultures from around Asia, including India, China, Pakistan, Japan and Korea.

The festival, held at North Hempstead Beach Park on May 21, featured a wide variety of ethnic food, entertainment, dragon dancers, folk art, and other entertaining live performances.

Performers included: the Ichifuji Dance Association and the Masayo Ishigure and Miyabi Koto Ensemble from Japan, the Indian American Association of Long Island and New York City Bhangra from India, the Long Island Conservatory of Music from Korea, the PACOLI Family from Pakistan, and the Rudance New York Ballroom Dance School from China.

The festival was sponsored by WAC Lighting.

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