Ethnic Foods, Fun and More at Edible City Family Day

Uncover the rich cultural diversity of food in the Pacific Northwest with Museum of History and Industry (MOHAI) and Seattle Center Festál at Edible City Family Day, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 18, at MOHAI.

Cultural partners from across the Puget Sound region will come together to present this all-ages event. The packed day includes many elements for which the Festál series is known, including a dance workshop series in collaboration with Northwest Folklife:

• Film Reel with a mix of foreign films, 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. and 2:45 p.m.-5 p.m.
• Ragdoll making with renown doll artist Marita Dingus and other hands-on activities, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Spirit of Africa presents African Dance with Gansango, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
• Cooking demonstrations including hands-on Pierogi making with Seattle Polish Festival, 12:15 p.m.-1:15 p.m. and Festál cookbook beverage highlights with chef Kristi Brown, 3:15 p.m.-4:15 p.m.
• Panel discussion of Around the Table, the Festál 20th anniversary cookbook, 1:45 p.m.-2:45 p.m.
• Festival of Lights presents Bollywood Dance with Katrina Ji, 1 p.m.-1:45 p.m.
• Pagdiriwang presents Filipinas Performing Arts of Washington State, 3 p.m.-3:45 p.m.

Edible City Family Day augments the 20th anniversary of Seattle Center Festál, a series of 24 ethnic cultural festivals held throughout the year at Seattle Center. The free weekend events offers visitors opportunities to experience the distinct cultures that shape the character and course of our broader community.

Edible City Family Day is free for MOHAI members and included in museum admission for others. To learn more about this event, visit http://www.mohai.org/exhibits/item/2700-edible-city-a-delicious-journey.php. Seattle Center Festál is a program of Seattle Center Productions. To learn more about this collection of ethnic cultural events and other Seattle Center public programming, visit www.seattlecenter.com or call 206-684-7200.

About Seattle Center Festál

In 2017, Seattle Center Festál celebrates 20 years of global music, dance, art, crafts, history, food and insight through a unique partnership among community organizations and Seattle Center. This illuminating series of 24 ethnic cultural festivals on weekends throughout the year seeks to connect people in ways that build understanding, dispel stereotypes and generate pride among the generations who participate in these shared experiences. Seattle Center Festál is produced with the generous support of KUOW 94.9 Public Radio, Coca-Cola, Alaska Airlines, T-Mobile, Wells Fargo, The Boeing Company, 4Culture and ArtsWA. Additional support is provided by the City of Seattle and Seattle Center Foundation.