![(left to right-top row) Mary Yanta, Michelle Stepan and Elizabeth Mansfield, of the Czech Slovak Dance Group talked with Carol Ruivivar of St. Paul during the Festival of Nations at the St. Paul RiverCentre on 5/3/13.] The Festival of Nations event has been going since 1932 and will run this year through May 5th. The event that attracts over 58,000 people, features cultural exhibits, folk art demonstrations, food, music and an international bazaar.] Bruce Bisping/Star Tribune bbisping@startribun](https://arc.stimg.co/startribunemedia/PTVC2SIQ3NXFJ2BLT2GPPXIACI.jpg?&w=1080)
a weekend of cultural fun
Take your family on a global journey this weekend. Fancy a little Italian or Nepalese cuisine? Then look no further than the Festival of Nations. This annual event entertains as well as enlightens guests on foreign cultures. Sip beverages at the international beer and wine cafe and see the world flag ceremony. Buy goods from the market. Also, see live entertainment including African drumming, the Children's Peace Choir and more. The Pan Asian Arts Festival is a celebration of Asian heritage with storytelling, crafts and carnival games. See Pan Asian dance performances, make origami and calligraphy. (Festival of Nations: 4:30-10 p.m. today; 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Sat.; 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sun. $8-$13.50. RiverCentre, 175 W. Kellogg Blvd., St. Paul. 651-647-0191. www.festivalofnations.com. Pan Asian Arts Festival: Noon-5 p.m. Sun. Free. Landmark Center, 75 W. 5th St., St. Paul. 651-292-3225. www.panasianartsalliance.org.)
MELISSA WALKER
