Bienvenido a ‘Round the World: Music, Dance & Art Festival at Chochenyo Park, Alameda! From the sounds of the Afro-Peruvian cajón and rhythms of Puerto Rican bomba, to Brasilian percussion and Colombian-Afro-Latin-Pop, Rhythmix Cultural Works and the City of Alameda invite you to celebrate Latin & Indigenous culture at ‘Round the World – Music, Dance and Art Festival, Saturday, September 21st from 12:00 – 5:00pm at Chochenyo Park in Alameda.
With driving rhythms, vibrant regalia, fabulous footwork and flavorful cuisines, the Rhythmix ‘Round the World Festival celebrates music, dance, art, food and culture from Latin and Indigenous traditions in an afternoon of fun for the whole family.
With a passion that transcends borders, headlining performer Chika Di blends traditional Latin, electronic, Afro, and pop musical genres, showcasing her powerful Colombian vocals in her high-energy live performance.
Audiences will discover the unique instruments and musical traditions of Afro-Peruvian culture with Cunamacué, feel the strength and spirit of 8 generations of Afro-Puerto Rican bomba dance and rhythms with Batey Tambó, experience the rich cultural heritage of Brasilian percussion with Tambores e Samba, witness ancestral dances of Bolivia with Kantuta Ballet Folklórico de Bolivia and much, much more!
Enjoy artisan crafts in the multicultural marketplace and your favorite Latin-inspired foods from Chef Hits the Streets, Teaqueria, Crazy Empanadas and Boriqua Kitchen.
Multi-cultural arts, crafts and activities for all ages provided by Rhythmix Cultural Works, the Alameda Free Library and the City of Alameda Recreation & Park Department.
Rhythmix Cultural Works brings people of all ages together to experience and explore music, dance, visual art and educational opportunities – building community by inspiring engagement in the arts!
The ‘Round the World Festival is presented in partnership with the City of Alameda Recreation and Park Department as part of the Rhythmix in the Parks Family Concert Series which aims to support the local community by celebrating our diverse cultural traditions, uplifting underserved voices, supporting BIPOC artists and redefining Alameda’s City parks as accessible and safe spaces to be enjoyed by all.
