McAllen Public Library hosts its World Languages Festival at the Main Library at 4001 North 23rd Street on March 23 from noon to 3 p.m. The international event offers attendees a taste of global diversity through storytelling, food, art, music and performances.
The award-winning festival, now in its fourth year, has earned recognition for its celebration of global cultures. Attendees can experience a diverse lineup of activities, including collaborations with community partners; food and market vendors; an interactive art display; cultural dances by the Akshaya Dance Academy and Thigpen-Zavala Folkorico Group; French storytelling by Regine Pellicer from UTRGV’s Department of Writing & Language Studies; master storytelling sessions by Kim Lehman featuring Stories and Songs from Around the World; and Korean percussion performances by Oh-Villarreal from UTRGV’s Asian Studies Department.
“This festival celebrates the richness of our World Languages Collection, which includes materials in Korean, Tagalog and Hindi, in addition to English and Spanish,” said Kate Horan, library director. “It’s an opportunity for our community to come together, celebrate diversity, and explore the beauty of different cultures through engaging and immersive experiences.”
Admission is free to the World Languages Festival and all are welcome to attend.