Himalayan Fair

Sat, May 20 - Sun, May 21
10:00am - 7:00pm Sat, 10:00am -5:30pm Sun.
$8 for 1, $15 for 2, $20 for 3

Authentic Himalayan arts, antiques and modern crafts, live music and
dance performances and exotic foods highlight this 23rd annual
outdoor celebration of the great mountain cultures of Tibet, Nepal,
Bhutan, India, Afghanistan, Pakistan and Mongolia. The only such
event in the world, the Himalayan Fair offers a wide range of
accomplished stage performers (for children and adults) coordinated
by Katherine Kunhiramen of the Kalanjali Dance Company, featuring a
range of international groups showcasing the traditional music, dance
and costumes of their cultures.

This is a unique experience in harmonious diversity. One ambles among
tents and booths scattered under the towering oak and redwood trees
of the park. There is the spicy aroma of food baking over charcoal,
the sounds of bells and singing, Tibetan long-horns and laughter. It
is one of the few places where Hindus, Buddhists, Muslims, Jews,
Christians and secular folks can and do gather in peace and pleasure
share and learn about their cultures.

This weekend event also offers access to pertinent non-profit
organizations providing travel information, health reports,
mountaineering assistance, and current news concerning the Himalayas.
This event is a benefit for carefully researched Nepalese, Tibetan,
Indian, Mongolian, and Afghani grassroots projects that give
children's education scholarships, medical equipment, water and
nutrition resources and other aid. In the past few years the Fair has
generated and donated over $180,000 to these projects.

Venue:

Live Oak Park
1300 Shattuck Avenue
Berkeley



Shattuck and Berryman, North Berkeley, just North of Rose on Shattuck

Additional Info:

510-869-3995
http://www.himalayanfair.org