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Ethnic Heritage Council O C T O B E R 2 0 1 1 Cultural Crossroads—November 4-6 The Ethnic Heritage Council and Quichua Mashis , Music of the Crossroads Bellevue present the Andes; Te Fara Tamatoa , Twenty-first Annual Cultural and Drumming of Tahiti and a Crossroads , November 4- performance of Classical 6, at Crossroads Bellevue, located Dance by Urvasi Dance Com- at NE 8 th at 156 th Ave. NE in Belle- pany . Friday night event favorite vue. The festival will feature some Rouge & Noir of the area’s best ethnic entertain- will bring out the Tango in every- ment on two stages, an interna- one along with a free tango dance tional bazaar, and exhibits. Festival lesson by Patty Leverett and Sat-

hours: Friday, November 4: 5pm – urday evening Los de Rio , will Photosby Jal Schrof © EHC 10pm; Saturday, November 5: take us on a musical Journey 10am – 10pm; Sunday, November through Spain, Mexico & Latin 6: 11am – 6pm America.

The multi-cultural celebration will The event is FREE and has been feature a world of entertainment – the single most popular event in over thirty-five cultural & ethnic the Crossroads annual calendar music and dance performances. of events. Twenty-five booths Performances include: Bokréta representing Africa, Asia, Europe, Ensemble ; En- South America, and North Amer- zian , of Ger- ica, feature imported and hand- man Bavaria; Filipiniana Dance crafted gifts from around the Company , Songs and Dances of the world. Perfect for early Philippines; Haandei I Jin (Take My shopping!

Hand), Dances of the Tlingit People The weekend event will feature (Native Alaskans); Juliana & PAVA , more exciting activities for chil- Ancient Russian Folk Songs, Continued on page 2, Crossroads 4 Festál Celebrations in October

Arab Festival—October 8-9 gage in the culture through exhib- www.arabcenterwa.org/ its, films, children’s music, dance 21st Annual See article in EHC September News- workshops and panel discussions Cultural Crossroads letter : on Arab history and current af- November 4, 5, 6, 2011 www.ethnicheritagecouncil.org/ . Food vendors will offer Mid- Crossroads Bellevue newsletter.html dle Eastern fare, including Moroc-

Turkfest—October 15-16 can and Algerian food and tradi- www.ethnicheritagecouncil.org tional favorites of Falafel and www.turkfest.org/ Shwarma sandwiches. CroatiaFest —October 23 Special events and guests this www.croatiafest.org year include: INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

Dia de Muertos: A Mexican Cele- Performance and workshop by poet Remi Kanazi. Cultural Crossroads 1 bration to Remember Our De- parted—October 29-30 Classical and traditional Arab Festál in October www.seattlecenter.com/festal/ music by The Arabesque Trio – a subset of the Arabesque Music Continued articles... 2

Arab Festival offers exploration Ensemble (formerly known as the 3-5 and insights into the rich and com- Ensemble) with: Moroc- Calendar of Ethnic Events can-born Kanoon player Hicham plex cultures of 22 countries and WORLD Recipes 6 two continents in the Arab world, Chami, Arab-Israeli violinist October 8 - 9, 11 a.m. – 7 p.m., in Hanna Khoury, and Syrian artist Join Us! 7

Fisher Pavilion and Center Hafex El Ali Kotainan on percus- Meet the EHC Board & Staff Pavilion. sion. An “ Arab Suite ” featuring the More Crossroads FUN! 8 The 2011 theme, Al Noor: Illumi- Freedom Stage with a variety of nating the Faces of Arab Culture , INSERTS: panel discussions, lectures, sto- invites visitors to dance to Arab Cultural Crossroads Schedule music, play backgammon, and en- Continued on page 2, Festál P AGE 2 E TH N IC H ERITAGE C O UNCI L — O C TO BER 2 0 1 1 N EWSLETTER

Crossroads, Continued from page 1. sors include Crossroads Bellevue , Cultural Events, and provides a refer- dren this year, including an interna- 4Culture, SAFECO Insurance and ral service to schools, government tional and interactive LEGO® display City of Bellevue Parks and Commu- agencies and private citizens. Publi- - a showcase with models represent- nity Services Cultural Diversity Pro- cations and information about the ing many cultures and nationalities gram. The event is supported by Council will be available throughout all made of LEGO® , provided by Dan Seattle Foundation. Since EHC’s incep- the weekend. tion in 1980, the Council has worked Parker, LEGO® Certified Professional Crossroads Bellevue: 15600 NE 8 th , to promote inter-ethnic communica- Artist, and “Folk Art For Kids” a col- Bellevue, WA 98008; tion and cultural preservation in the oring activity for children! And for www.crossroadsbellevue.com Northwest. EHC continues to pro- the kid in all of us, “Dolls of the www.ethnicheritagecouncil.org World”, a display of over 130 dolls in duce international , a public Photos available: www.pbase.com/ ethnic from around the world! July 4th Naturalization Ceremony; jal/culturalcrossroads2009 Photos publishes a monthly Newsletter and by Jal Schrof Cultural Crossroads is produced by Calendar of Northwest Ethnic and the Ethnic Heritage Council . Spon-

Festal, Continued from page 1. very popular event and is the perfect Lignje (Calamari), Povitica, (walnut way to kick off the all day festivities roll) and baklava are items that will ries and presentations by local Arab- that take place on Sunday. be for sale in the booths sponsored Americans. The Suite, dressed in by various Northwest Croatian Com- Arab décor, will highlight different Join in folkdance lessons and a munity organizations. Arab symbols of unity. Guests will dance , learn the arts of Croa- have an opportunity to get to know tian cuisine and wine tasting and The beer & wine garden will feature “who Arabs really are” over tea/ purchase your favorite ethnic crafts wines from Sunce Winery along with coffee and sweets and by meeting and products. Acclaimed dance en- a variety of wines from other Croa- and having meaningful conversa- sembles and musicians, intricate cos- tian owned vintners for tasting and tions. The Arab Suite will be housed tumes, art exhibits, tourist informa- the popular Karlovacko Pivo! (beer) tion and historical displays showcase in Pavilion. Sinovi Tamburitza Orchestra from ’s rich past and dynamic pre- Festal Fabric of America Project Chicago, IL, with the band's reper- (FFAP: E=mc 2) This special project, sent. toire includes traditional and con- funded by the Wallace Foundation Special guests include Acting Croa- temporary songs and and State Arts Commis- tian Ambassador Vice Skracic from , a wide range of Ameri- sion, allows visitors to express their the Croatian Embassy in Washington, can music and original compositions passion, pride, and point-of-view on DC, Croatian Consul General Ilija by members of the group, will head- ethnicity and cultural heritage in Zelalic , from Los Angeles and Croa- line the main stage entertainment. 2011. The project theme, “what does tian Consul General Jelena Grcic- Performances by Croatian music Arab culture look like,” invites the Polic from Chicago, IL., Honorary and dance ensembles including Tam- audience to move beyond stereotypes Consul to Washington State, Dr. buraski Orkestar Kardinal Stepinac and appreciate Arab culture in all of Frank Brozovich and Frank Chopp, of Vancouver BC, Canada, Vela Luka its depth and diversity. The project Speaker of the Washington State Croatian Dance Ensemble , Ruze Dal- maintains a Facebook page and a House of Representatives . matinke , Radost Folk Ensemble , Seat- place to upload images in advance of tle Junior Tamburitizans , will pro- the event at www.arabcenterwa.org. Traditional is a mix of centuries-old cooking techniques vide continuous entertainment on Submissions will be showcased at the the main stage. The gallery will dis- 2011 Arab festival and on Arab Festi- using home grown ingredients with influences of neighboring Mediterra- play art pieces by several local Croa- val website. tian artists. Display panels will nean, Continental and Balkan cul- carry on the theme of the festival by CroatiaFest offers exploration and tures with regional variations. For giving a visual history of Croatian insights into the culture of this the first time at CroatiaFest you can owned restaurants and food related southeast European country at the experience a Taste of Croatia with a businesses in the Northwest. Croa- crossroads of the and Adri- variety of traditional dishes to pur- tian fraternal organizations and so- atic Sea, Sunday, October 23 , 12 chase and enjoy. Six specialty food cial clubs will round out the dis- noon - 8 p.m., in the Exhibition Hall. booths serving traditional Croatian cuisine, a beer and wine garden and plays. Saturday, October 22 , 8pm, following cooking demonstrations will be fea- Seattle Center Festál: CroatiaFest is the donor reception, the doors will be tured on the main floor of the Exhibi- presented by Seattle Center in part- open to the public for a dance and tion Hall. The entrees will be pre- nership with the CroatiaFest Commit- sing-along to the music of Sinovi of pared by expert chefs, Bruno Petricic , tee. For complete event schedule, Chicago. The beer and wine garden John Vukas and Venko Lisic so you visit www.croatiafest.org, and for will offer the very popular Karlovacko can count on the real thing! Sarma, more information on this cultural Pivo and light hors d'oeuvres will be (stuffed cabbage rolls) Grilled Cevap- series and visit available for purchase. cici (ground meat sausage) Makaro- www.seattlecenter.com or call 206- The Saturday night reception and nada (Dalmatian Pasta), Deep Fried 684-7200. dance/sing-along has grown into a O C TO BER 2 0 1 1 E TH N IC H ERITAGE C O UNCI L — P AGE 3 N EWSLETTER

READ THIS NEWSLETTER First Friday Dance —Join the Skandia Nordic Cuisine Workshop —Learn some ON LINE! VISIT: Folk dancers for their monthly First new techniques and recipes at the Nor- www.ethnicheritagecouncil.org Friday Dance with live music. 7:30pm, dic Cuisine Workshop. 11am-2pm, Both- Cedar Valley Grange. Call: 206-784- ell Sons of Norway. Call: 425-482-0849. ~ OCTOBER 2011 ~ 7470; www.skandia-folkdance.org . Fall Ho’olaule’a—Come for a special October 1 Anacortes Oktoberfest —Come cele- tribute and Aloha ‘Oe to Lahela and 25 th Anniversary Dinner and Dance— brate the German traditional holiday of Henry Kaholokula at the Fall Ho’olaule’a The Leif Erikson Lodge will be celebrat- Oktoberfest and “Bier on the Pier”. 5- 2011. 11am-8pm, Chief Leschi Schools. ing the 25 th Anniversary of the building 9pm, Port Warehouse. October 7-8. www.lokahifoundation.com . with a delicious menu and an evening Call: 360-293-7911; www.anacortes.org . of dancing. 5pm, Leif Erikson Lodge. October 9 Call: 206-783-1274. 2011 Oktoberfest Northwest — Folksongs from Northwestern Oktoberfest Northwest, presented by Ukraine —Join Nadia Tarnawsky for a Oktoberfest—Oktoberfest in Leaven- Emerald Queen Casino, features au- singing workshop focusing on songs worth is the next best thing to being in thentic German food and beers, live from Polissia region of Ukraine. 12:15- Munich! This year there are 4 venues entertainment on two stages, family 2:15pm and 2:45-4:45pm, Dusty with live entertainment, mouthwater- activities and the 6 th Annual Ham- Strings. Call: 206-634=1662; ing food, arts and crafts and a whole merschlagen Tournament. October 7-9. www.dustystrings.com . lot of beer! Leavenworth. October 1-2 Puyallup Fairgrounds. Call: 425-295- & 7-8 & 14 & 15 . Visit: Gymanfa Ganu —Come with friends and 3262; www.oktoberfestnw.com . www.leavenworthoktoberfest.com . family to this traditional Welsh Hymn October 8 singing festival hosted by the Puget October 5 Arab Festival —Explore, Experience and Sound Welsh Community. 2pm, St. An- Global Perspectives —Come view the Enjoy Middle Eastern Culture at the drew’s Episcopal Church. Call: 206-522- new museum exhibit, Global Perspec- Festal Arab Festival. Come dance to 9853. tives, featuring artwork from Africa. Arab music, engage in the culture Seattle Art Museum. Utsav—Utsav is a festival of music and through exhibits, films, dance work- www.seattleartmuseum.org . dance of India which promotes the un- shops, food and more. October 8-9. derstanding and appreciation of the October 6 Seattle Center House. Call: 206-684- performing arts of India and neighbor- LUNAFEST—Established in 2000 by 7200; www.seattlecenter.com . ing countries among communities that LUNA, LUNAFEST connects women, Bonaca —Come listen to music from are not familiar with them and serves as their stories and their causes through Croatia to Italy and dance until you an outlet for local creative talents. Oc- film. This traveling film festival spot- drop. See a special Belly Dancing per- tober 9-10. 11am-4pm, Center House. lights the work of a diverse array of formance by Lesley Rialto. 8pm, Geor- Call: 206-684-7200; talented women filmmakers with intel- gia’s Greek Restaurant. Call: 206-783- www.seattlecenter.com . ligent, funny and thought-provoking 1228; themes. McCaw Hall. Call: 206-324- October 11 www.georgiasgreekrestaurant.com . 9996; www.lunafest.org . East of the Danube —Hear tunes from Al Worden Lecture —Apollo 15 astro- the Balkans, , and anywhere else Pilobolus —See a special performance naut Al Worden will be at the Museum east of the Danube. 7pm, Home of Hank by Pilobolus as part of the UW World to lecture about his new autobiography and Cathie. Call: 206-525-6869; cathie- Dance Series. October 6-8. 8pm, Meany “Falling to Earth: An Apollo 15 Astro- [email protected] . Hall. Call: 206-543-4880; naut’s Journey to the Moon”. 2pm, Mu- www.uwworldseries.org . Beyond Talking Points —Perspectives seum of Flight. Call: 206-764-5720; on (Im)Migration. Free. 7pm, Bellevue The Family Stone —The Pacific www.museumofflight.org . City Hall. Humanities Washington is Institute at Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley pre- Le Nuove Musiche —Come to the open- launching Beyond Talking Points, an sents The Family Stone. October 6-9. ing concert of Gallery Concerts’ 23 rd ongoing discussion program examining 7:30pm, Jazz Alley. Call :206-441-9729; of Baroque and Classical cham- headline issues from various perspec- www.jazzalley.com . ber music and explore the avant-garde tives and promoting shared under- October 7 music of the Early Baroque. October 8- standing. The new program debuts with An Evening of Fine Wine & Friends! 9. 7:30pm and 3pm, Queen Anne the three-part event “Perspectives on Benefiting the Washington Poison Cen- Christian Church. Call: 206-726-6088; (Im)Migration,” taking place Oct. 11 and ter. Event hostess, Tracy Taylor of www.galleryconcerts.org . 25, and Nov. 16 in Bellevue. King 5 Traffic News. Join us in honor- [email protected] or call Heritage Sewing Techniques —Learn a ing Umpqua Bank , this year's winner of 206.682.1770 x102. few different sewing techniques at this the William O. Roberston, MD award www.humanities.org. workshop hosted by Jody Grage. 10am- for making a difference in poison pre- 2pm, Nordic Heritage Museum. Call: Oregon—The Pacific Jazz Institute at vention. Come and enjoy the fun! 206-789­5707. Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley presents the Come meet Tracy and Mr. Yuk, Taste group Oregon for two nights only. Octo- fine wines from around the world, sam- India Arie and Idan Raichel —Come ber 11-12. 7:30pm, Jazz Alley. Call: 206 ple delicious hors d'oeuvres, chat with hear a spectacular Indie music per- -441-9729; www.jazzalley.com . friends and bid on some unique silent formance by India Arie and Idan auction items. All for a good cause! Raichel. The Washington Center for the October 13 Tickets $45 or $55 at the door. 6:30- Performing Arts. Call: 360-753-8586; Ashley Webster —Don’t miss your 9:30pm, Fremont Studios. Call: 206- www.washingtoncenter.org . chance to see this solo artist sing and 517-2367. play the piano. 7pm, North City Bistro.

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Call: 206-365-4447. Korean guardian spirit poles, at this dent’s Piano Series as part of the UW month’s Family Fun Day. 1-3pm, Wing World Series. 8pm, Meany Hall. From Fields to Family—Come view the Luke Museum. Call: 206-623-5124; www.uwworldseries.org . latest exhibit, From Fields to Family: www.wingluke.org . Asian Pacific Americans and Food. This Louis Prima, Jr —The Pacific Jazz Insti- exhibit explores cultural traditions, Anacortes Croatian Club Monthly Din- tute at Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley presents cooking techniques past and present, ner – 6:30pm. Email: croatian- Louis Prima Jr. October 18-19 . 7:30pm, takes you into the lives of local family- [email protected] . NEW: Anacortes Jazz Alley. Call: 206-441-9729; run farms and restaurants and offers Croatian Club has new website at www.jazzalley.com . mouth-watering stories of Asian Pacific www.anacortescroatianclub.com/ Com- October 19 Americans. Wing Luke Museum. Call: ing soon we'll have more info on our The Lord of the Rings—Come hear The 206-623-5124; www.wingluke.org . dinners and other activities on the Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the website. Visit the facebook page at: Members Night—Enjoy the featured Ring in concert. 10am, Key Arena. Call: www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Croatian- exhibits, including MOHAI Moves His- 900-745-3000. Club/112739645408876 The new 192 tory, Now & Then, and the newest ex- page book - Croatian Fishing Families October 20 hibit, Freedom Riders. 5:30-7:30; MO- of Anacortes - is loaded with 193 pho- The Jazz Crusaders—The Pacific Jazz HAI. Call: 206-324-1126; tographs of maritime Anacortes and its Institute at Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley pre- www.seattlehistory.org . fishermen, purse seiners, and old sents the Jazz Crusaders featuring Joe Sci-Fi at the Pops —Come for the per- neighborhoods. Click the link to find Sample, Wayne Henderson and Wilton formance of Sci-Fi at the Pops with pre-order and more information about Felder. October 20-23 . 7:30pm, Jazz Jonathan Frakes performed by the Seat- our new Anacortes history book. Alley. Call: 206-441-9729; tle Symphony. October 13-16. www.jazzalley.com . Carmen —Go out for a night on the . Call: 206-215-4747; town and enjoy a performance of Car- A Midsummer Night’s Dream—Catch a www.seattlesymphony.org . men, performed by the Seattle Opera. performance of Shakespeare’s classic A Manhattan Transfer—The Pacific Jazz October 15-29 . McCaw Hall. Call: 206- Midsummer Night’s Dream performed Institute at Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley pre- 389-7676; www.seattleopera.org . by the Seattle Shakespeare Company. sents the legendary Jazz group Manhat- October 20 – November 13 . Call: 206- October 16 tan Transfer. October 13-16. 7:30pm, 733-8222; www.seattleshakespeare.org . The Sound of the Northwest—Cultural Jazz Alley. Call: 206-441-9729; Pursuits presents “The Sound of the October 21 www.jazzalley.com . Northwest – Views from the Past, Hope Croatian Dancing—Come learn some October 14 for the Future” with special guest Dr. taught by John Latino Film Festival—Come for the 3 rd Gloria Burgess. 4pm, Seattle First Bap- Morovich and listen to live music from Annual Seattle Latino Film Festival. tist Church. Call: 425-687-3190; Sinovi hosted by the Seattle Balkan October 14-16. McCaw Hall. Call: 206- www.culturalpursuits.org . Dancers. 7:30pm, Russian Center. Call: 324-9996; www.siff.net . 425-883-0332; HAWAII: Past, Present, & Future— www.seattlebalkandancers.org . Silent Souls—Come for a showing of Seattle Hula Productions presents our the Russian film “Silent Souls” as part 1st Annual Ho’ike. Come experience a Third Friday Dance —Join the Skandia of the Seattle International Film Festi- magical Hula performance and share Society for their monthly val. October 14-20 . Call: 206-324-9996; our Aloha Spirit through song and Third Friday Dance. Larry Reinert and www.siff.net . dance by discovering the rich cultural Elaine Mathies will be teaching med Vals, and there will be dancing to October 15 history of Hawaii. 3pm, Meydenbauer Theatre. Call: 808-343-2231; lwilaha- live music after the instruction. Skandia —Come for the 57 th Annual [email protected] 7:30pm, Cedar Valley Grange. Call: 206- Skandia Ball and enjoy a night of live 784-7470; www.skandia-folkdance.org . music performed by various groups TurkFest —Savor a cup of Turkish tea and a dance. 6-11pm, Northshore Sen- or coffee, taste Turkish cuisine and Chris Tucker —Don’t miss the hilarious ior Center. Call: 206-784-7470; make new friends in the Turkish com- Comedian Chris Tucker in Seattle. Para- www.skandia-folkdance.org . munity while you experience how the mount Theatre. Call: 877-784-4849; Ottoman culture influenced the Balkans www.stgpresents.org . Heritage Sewing Techniques —Learn a few different sewing techniques at this in terms of food, music, dance, cos- October 22 workshop hosted by Jody Grage. 10am- tumes and language. This educationally Orkestar R.T.W. —Come listen to music 2pm, Nordic Heritage Museum. Call: enriching, entertaining and engaging from the Balkans, see a Belly Dancing festival of friendships celebrates the 206-789­-5707. performance by Dinah Kinny, and dance multiple cultures that link modern Tur- until you drop. 8pm, Georgia’s Greek Top Gun Screening—The Museum key to the East and West. October 16- Restaurant. Call: 206-783-1228; screens the 1986 major mortion pic- 17 . Seattle Center House. www.georgiasgreekrestaurant.com . ture about hot-shot Navy fighter pilots www.turkfest.org . “Top Gun”, followed by a special ap- Heritage Sewing Techniques—Learn a October 17 pearance by internationally known ac- few different sewing techniques at this tor Tom Skerritt. 1pm, Museum of In The Mood—See a performance of In workshop hosted by Jody Grage. 10am- Flight. Call: 206-764-5720; the Mood, a 1940’s Musical Revue. 3pm 2pm, Nordic Heritage Museum. Call: www.museumofflight.org . and 7:30pm, McCaw Hall. Call: 800-745 206-789­-5707. -3000. Family Fun Day —Matthew Benuska of Greek Music —Come hear live Greek the Korean-American Historical Society October 18 Music and enjoy an evening of dancing. will teach you how to create Jangseung, Till Fellner —Come see a performance 6pm, St. Demetrios Church and Cultural by Austrian Till Fellner at the Presi- O C TO BER 2 0 1 1 E TH N IC H ERITAGE C O UNCI L — P AGE 5 C ALE NDAR OF E TH NIC E VE N TS

Center. Call: 206-922-3556; Dia de Muertos—Create sugar skulls cooking seminar hosted by Margret www.saintdemetrios.com . and paper skeletons, explore expres- Solvadottir. 7am-1pm, Nordic Heritage sive community altars and march in a Museum. Call: 206-789-1570. NW Chocolate Festival—Who doesn’t musical procession lit by candles to love chocolate? Bring friends and fam- “An Evening With Ol’ Blue Eyes”— remember the dearly departed. The ily to the Northwest Chocolate Festival Come for “An Evening with Ol’ Blue celebration joins together tradition and and taste several varieties. October 22- Eyes” and enjoy the music of Frank art to keep alive the very roots inter- 23. 10am-6pm, Seattle Center. Sinatra performed by the Seattle Rep. twined through spectacular sand paint- www.nwchocolatefestival.com Jazz Orchestra. 7:30pm, Benaroya Hall. ings, special foods, face painting, ex- Call: 206-523-6159; www.srjo.org. October 23 quisite rituals and music and dance. CroatiaFest —CroatiaFest offers explo- October 29-30 . Seattle Center. Taller- ~ MORE ~ ration and insights into the culture of mexicano.org. Multicultural Events at KCLS Pro- this southeast European country Join in grams for Children, Families and Cook Icelandic —Learn new recipes and folkdance lessons and a , Adults . Early Literacy in Span- cooking techniques at this Icelandic learn the arts of Croatian cuisine and wine tasting, and purchase your favor- ite ethnic crafts and products. Ac- Festal, Continued from page 3. departed. The celebration joins to- claimed dance ensembles and musi- gether tradition and art to keep alive cians, intricate costumes, art exhibits, TurkFest offers entertainment, ex- the very deepest of Mexican culture, and historical displays showcase Croa- ploration and insights into the cul- where indigenous and Spanish roots tia’s rich past and dynamic present. 12- ture of , October 15 - 16 , 12 intertwine through spectacular sand 8pm, Seattle Center House. Call: 206- noon - 7 p.m., in Center House. paintings, special foods, face paint- 684-7200; www.seattlecenter.com . ing, exquisite rituals and music and Savor a cup of Turkish tea or coffee October 26 dance. and taste Turkish cuisine, while you Paatalo —Come see a showing of the experience how the Ottoman culture Produced by Taller Mexicano para la Finnish movie Paatalo as part of the influenced Balkan food, music, dance, Cultura y las Artes: 206-356-6673. Films from Finland Series. 7:30pm, customs and language. This enrich------Swedish Cultural Center. Call: 206-283- ing and engaging festival of friend- Seattle Center Festál, a series of 21 1090. www.swedishculturalcenter.org/ ship celebrates the multiple cultures world festivals presented at Seattle October 27 that link modern Turkey to the East Center throughout 2011, highlights Mix It Up Again—Come network with and West. the distinct cultures and common Asian Pacific American artists, curators threads of ethnic communities in our rd Some of performers this year include: and other art professionals at the 3 region through traditional and con- Annual Mix It Up Again event. Wing Ahmet Erdogdular Ensemble (Ahmet Erdogdular, Ömer Erdogdular, temporary art, music, foods, youth Luke Museum. Call: 206-623-5124; activities, workshops and more. This www.wingluke.org . Münir Nurettin Beken, Feridun Özgören), preserving the classical collection of cultural events is pro- October 28 singing style of the Ottoman Turkish duced with the generous support of Bulgarika—Come for an evening of live musical tradition; Karavans Dance Wells Fargo, Verizon Wireless and music and dancing featuring Bulgarika KUOW 94.9 Public Radio. Additional and special guest accordionist Ivan Troupe; Emiko Noor, specializing in Persian, Turkish and East-Indian De- support is provided by Seattle Center Milev, hosted by the Seattle Balkan Foundation and the City of Seattle. Dancers. 8:30pm, Russian Center. Call: votional, Classical and Folk Dances; 425-883-0332; Sehr-i Seattle, focusing on traditional www.seattlebalkandancers.org . and modern Turkish music ; Anadolu Folk Dancers, founded in 1979 to pre- Bonfires, Beaver Pelts and Bogey- sent authentic Turkish folk dances men— Celebrate in the style from the Aegean, Thrace, Black Sea, of past centuries with ghost stories told around a roaring bonfire. October Southern, and Southeastern regions 28-29 . 7-9pm, Ft Nisqually Point Defi- of Turkey; Anadolu Youth Danc- ance Park. ers;•Anar Dana; Helene Eriksen’s Tra- ditional Dance Theater. October 29 Balkanarama —Come listen to Balkan Dia de Muertos or “Day of the Gypsy dance music, see a Belly Dancing Dead” joins together tradition, cul- performance by Lesley Rialto, and ture and art. It is a celebration where dance until you drop. 8pm, Georgia’s remembering our departed is to re- Greek Restaurant. Call: 206-783-1228; member what has been our history. www.georgiasgreekrestaurant.com . Presented by Taller Mexicano para la Cultura y las Artes. CD Release Party —Come and join the Vagabond Opera and help celebrate the What can you do in 2011? Create release of their new upcoming album sugar skulls and paper skeletons, ex- “Sing For Your Lives”. 8pm, The Star plore expressive community altars Theatre. www.vagabondopera.com . and march in a musical procession lit by candles to remember the dearly P AGE 6 E TH N IC H ERITAGE C O UNCI L — O C TO BER 2 0 1 1 N EWSLETTER

~ WORLD Recipes ~ thick, stirring often. Cool and it’s ready lemon juice in a thick-based pan. Stir to use. NOTE: Any cooked fruit or jam over low heat until sugar dissolves, Lebanese Chicken—Frarej may be used instead of Poppy Seed Fill- brushing sugar crystals off side of pan Serves 4 ing. with bristle brush dipped in cold water. 4 Chicken breasts, with skin and ribs Bring to the boil and boil to soft ball Mix the first five ingredients and the 2 tsp. Salt stage 115 C (240 F) on a candy ther- lemon peel; cut in the butter until mix- ¾ cup Olive oil mometer. Remove from heat. ture is crumbly. Combine egg, lemon 3 large Lemons, juiced juice and water to add to the flour mix- In another thick-based pan blend corn 2 large Potatoes ture. Knead lightly into a ball; divide flour, cream of tartar and 1 cup cold 2 Garlic cloves into 8 parts. Roll out each part on a water until smooth. Boil remaining 2 1 large White onion, minced floured board until it is 1/4 inch thick, cups water and stir into corn flour mix- 4 Roma tomatoes then cut into 4 inch square. Spoon ture, then place over low heat. Stir Pita Bread about 1 teaspoon Poppy Seed Filling constantly until mixture thickens and Preheat the oven to 500 degrees F. into the center of each square. Bring bubbles. Use a whisk if lumps Rinse in cold water 4 chicken breasts, two ends together to form a cylinder. form. Pour hot syrup gradually into with skins and ribs. Rub each with 1/2 Pinch together to seal. Place on a corn flour mixture, stirring constantly. tsp. salt. Mix juice of 3 large lemons greased baking sheet and brush with Bring to the boil and gently for 1 1/4 3/4 cup olive oil. milk. Bake at 350 F for 15-20 minutes. hours. Stir occasionally with a wooden spoon and cook until mixture is a pale Place into a 9x13 baking dish: 2 large Mexican Polvorones golden color. Stirring is essential. Stir potatoes, skinned, cut into 1/2 cubes 2 24 Servings in rose water to taste and a few drops garlic cloves, minced 1 large white on- of red food coloring to tinge it pale ion, sliced into half-circles the lemon/ Cookie: pink. Blend in nuts, if used, and re- olive-oil mixture. Stir the ingredients 1 cup Butter-flavored shortening move from heat. to coat the potatoes. Bake in the oven 1/2 cup Confectioner’s sugar for 10 minutes. 2 Tbls. Milk Pour into an oiled 23 cm (9 inch) 1 tsp. Vanilla extract square cake tin and leave for 12 hours Add the chicken breasts and tomatoes ½ tsp. Cinnamon to set. to the baking dish. Generously spoon 1 ¾ cup All-purpose flour the hot lemon/oil/garlic mixture over Combine confectioners' sugar and the ¾ tsp. Baking powder the chicken. Put the dish back into the 1/4 cup corn flour in a flat dish. Cut oven and cook uncovered for another Glaze/Coating: Turkish delight into squares with an 20 minutes, or until the skins on the 1 cup Sugar oiled knife and toss in the sugar mix- chicken turn a very dark brown and 1/2 oz Semi-sweet chocolate, finely ture. Store in a sealed container with the chicken is firm and does not ooze grated remaining sugar mixture sprinkled be- when poked with a fork. Baste chicken 1/2 tsp. Cinnamon tween layers. breasts two or three times in the Cookie: Combine shortening, sugar, Variations: Creme De Menthe Lokum: lemon/oil mixture during cooking. milk, vanilla and cinnamon in large Replace rose water and red food color- Serve with pita bread. Serve each bowl. Beat until light and creamy. Add ing with 2 Tbls. creme de menthe li- breast with a helping of potatoes, flour and baking powder. Beat at low queur and a little green food coloring. some onions, and a tomato. NOTE: speed until blended. Shape dough into Omit nuts. Orange Lokum: Use 1-2 Skinless breasts dry out too quickly. one and a quarter-inch circles using a Tbls. orange flower water instead of Remove the skins after the chicken is pancake turner or spatula. rose water; use orange food coloring. done, if desired. Vanilla Lokum: Use 2 Tsps. vanilla Glaze/coating: Combine sugar, choco- essence instead of rose water and no late and cinnamon in shallow bowl. Set Croatian Poppy Seed Pastries coloring, stir in 1/2 cup toasted aside. chopped almonds or chopped walnuts. 3 cups Flour Bake cookies in preheated 300-degree Do not blanch almonds. ½ cup Ground almonds oven for 20 to 25 minutes. Cool on bak- 1 ½ tsp. Baking powder ing sheet for one minute. Place each ¼ tsp. Salt Turkish Coffee cookie in coating mixture. Coat on both 2 servings ½ cup Sugar sides. Cool on wire racks. 1 cup Butter 3/4 cup Water

1 Egg 1 Tbls Sugar Turkish Delight—Lokum 1 Tbls. Lemon juice 1 Tbls. Pulverized Coffee 1 tsp. Grated lemon peel 4 cups Granulated Sugar 1 Cardamom Pod 2 Tbls. Water 4 ½ cups Water Combine water and sugar in an ibrik or 1 tsp. Lemon Juice Poppy Seed Filling small saucepan. Bring to a boil; then 1 cup Corn flour 1 cup Poppy seeds remove from heat and add coffee and 1 tsp. Cream Of Tartar ½ cup Milk cardamom. Stir well and return to 1 Tbls. Rose Water (May Be Doubled) ¼ cup Honey heat. When coffee foams up (boils), Red Food Coloring 1/3 cup Chopped dates remove from heat and let grounds set- ½ cup Chopped, Toasted Almonds 1/3 cup Chopped nuts tle. Repeat boil twice more. Pour into ¾ cup Confectioners’ Sugar Dash Cinnamon cups; let grounds settle before drink- ¼ cup Corn flour ing. Subtract the cardamom and you Filling : Combine filling ingredients in Combine sugar, 1 1/2 cups water and have Croatian coffee! a saucepan; cook over low heat until O C TO BER 2 0 1 1 E TH N IC H ERITAGE C O UNCI L — P AGE 7 N EWSLETTER

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21st Annual Cultural Crossroads November 4, 5 & 6, 2011 @ Crossroads Bellevue

DOLLS OF THE WORLD - by creator Carol Zohn - On display now through November 6th @ Crossroads Bellevue

FUN FOR KIDS! LEGO ® Play Zone & Folk Arts Crafts

See INSERT page for performance schedule & booth listing! 21 st ANNUAL CULTURAL CROSSROADS A Celebration of our Community’s Cultural Riches The Ethnic Heritage Council and Crossroads Shopping Center will present the Twenty-first Annual Cultural Crossroads Festival, Novem- ber 4-6, at Crossroads Bellevue, located at NE 8th at 156th Ave. NE in Bellevue. The festival will feature some of the area’s best ethnic entertainment on two stages, an international bazaar, and exhibits. FREE! Performance Schedule subject to change Friday, November 4: 5pm – 10pm; Saturday, November 5: 10am – 10pm; Sunday, November 6: 11am – 6pm Friday, November 4— Market Music Stage: 5:30-6:30 Juliana & PAVA – Ancient Russian Folk Songs 7:00-9:30 The Rouge & Noir Tango Orchestra – With FREE Tango Lesson by Patty Leverett Saturday, November 5—Market Music Stage: 11:00-11:45 Quichua Mashis – Music of the Andes 12:00-12:45 Folkvoice Band – Songs of Europe – From Finland to Greece 1:00-1:45 Urvasi Dance Company – Classical Odissi Dance from Orissa, India 2:00-2:45 La Mezzanotte Trio & Fortissimo! – Favorite Songs of Italy, , & more! 3:00-3:20 Asia Pacific Language School – Children Perform Songs of China & Japan 3:30-4:15 From Within – Bharatanatayam Traditional South Indian Dance 4:30-5:15 ARSC “The Heritage” –Piano Performances of Music by Famous Russian Composers & Folkdance 5:30-6:30 Eduardo Mendonça & Show Brazil! - Traditional & Contemporary Music & Dance 7:00-9:30 Los de Rio – Musical Journey through Spain, Mexico & Latin America Saturday, November 5—Dance Stage: 11:00-11:30 Karavans – Folk and Tribal Dances from North Africa, Mid-East & 11:35-12:05 Kisbetyárok – Hungarian Family Dance Group 12:15-12:45 Filipiniana Dance Company – Filipino Folk Dances & Songs 12:55-1:25 Katrilli Finnish Folkdancers – Dances From All Regions of Finland 1:30-2:00 Joyas Mestizas – Mexican Folkloric Dance 2:10-2:40 Chaopraya Ensemble – Traditional Folk & and dance from Thailand 2:40-3:10 Stage Break 3:10-3:40 Enzian Schuhplattler – German Bavarian Schuhplattler & Alpine Dances 3:55-4:25 Te Fare O Tamatoa – Traditional Tahitian Dancing & Drumming 4:35-5:05 Russian Community Center – Folk Dance of Russia, Ukraine and Moldova 5:10-5:40 Z-Ultimate Self Defense Studios - Chinese Martial Arts 5:45-6:15 St. Demetrios Greek Dance Troupe – Children Perform Dances from Various Regions in Greece 6:30-7:00 Barvinok Ensemble – Ukrainian Folk Dance and Songs Sunday, November 6—Market Music Stage: 11:00-11:45 Quichua Mashis – Music of the Andes 12:00-12:45 Sangeet Moksha – Indian Classical Songs & Ragas 1:00-1:45 Dr. Maggie Bennett, Folklorist – “Lore, Legends, and Lyrics of the Irish” 2:00-2:45 Shahrazad Dance Ensemble of Seattle – Folkloric Dances of Egypt, & North Africa 3:00-3:45 Kabuki Academy – Japanese Dance & Shamisen Music 4:00-4:45 Haandei I Jin (Take my Hand) – Traditional Alaskan Tlingit Singing, Dancing & Drumming 5:00-6:00 Ocheami - Music, Dance & Stories from Ghana, West Africa Sunday, November 6—Dance Stage: 11:00-11:30 Halau Hōkunani – Music & Hula from the Islands of Hawaii 11:40-12:10 Jacquelina’s “Dances of Spain” 12:20-12:50 Baile Glas Irish Dancers – Traditional Irish Step Dance, Reels, & 1:00-1:30 Nrityangan Kathak Dance Studio – Indian Classical, Semi-Classical and Creative Dance 1:40-2:1 0 Radost Folk Ensemble – Adults & Children Perform Songs & Dances of the Balkans 2:10-2:40 Stage Break 2:40-3:10 Melody Dance Group – Traditional, Ethnic, Folk & Modern Chinese Dance 3:20-3:50 Seattle Junior Tamburitzans – Youth perform Traditional Music and Dance of Croatia 4:00-4:40 YapLine – Stick Dances of Yap Island, Micronesia 4:50-5:20 Comerford School of – Traditional Irish Step Dancing 5:30-6:00 Bokréta Hungarian Dance Ensemble – Hungarian Folk Dance

Booths, alpha order: Ade Africana; American Red Cross Language Bank; Ann Made Jewelry; ARSC “The Heritage”; Asia Pacific Language School; Bombay Trends; City of Bellevue Parks and Community Services Cultural Diversity Program; Creature Com- forts; Ethnic Heritage Council ; Incaicos; Indian Arts (Incas); Istanbul Imports; Living Stones Creations; Lhasa Shop; Palestinian Heritage Group; Quichua Mashis; Russian Unique Imports; Seattle Jr. Tamburitzans & Cookie Lee Jewelry; Sahaja Meditation; Silk Road International; Sisters of the Marian Mission; Te Fare Tamatoa; Treasures of Peru; United States Citizenship & Immigra- tion Services; Yao & Feng Company; Z-Ultimate Self Defense Studios

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