FLUSHING, NY (TIP): Councilmember Sandra Ung joined representatives from Glow Cultural Center and some of the 60-plus event sponsors last Sunday, September 15, to share details of the upcoming Fall Festival, which will be held on Saturday, September 21, from noon to 4 p.m. in Kissena Corridor Park (intersection of Colden Street and 45th Avenue).

“The annual Fall Festival has become one of the biggest community events of the year in Flushing, and I am happy to be co-sponsoring it again this year with Glow Cultural Center,” said Councilmember Sandra Ung. “Thank you to the 60-plus supporters who help make this day possible, and I invite everyone in the community to join us and enjoy the family-friendly activities and multicultural performances that will take place throughout the afternoon.”

The Fall Festival coincides with the Mid-Autumn Festival, which is widely celebrated throughout East Asia.

“The charm of the Fall Festival is that it highlights and celebrates the rich cultural diversity of Flushing, attracting thousands of people,” said Liang Ming, Director of Programs for Glow Cultural Center. “In addition to interactive cultural programs such as making lacquer fans ‘Qi Shan’ and bamboo copters, there will be performances by artists representing China, India, Japan, Argentina, and the Philippines. I wish everyone in the community a healthy, happy, and bountiful Mid-Autumn Festival!”

The performances will include a Japanese folk dance from Yosakoi Dance Project – 10tecomai, an Argentine Folk Dance by Silvana Brizuela Weigel and Oscar Magallanes, a Mindanao folklore presentation by Kinding Sindaw, and Kuchipudi & Kathak dances from Neela Dance Academy. Other performances include a magic show, Chinese yo-yo, dance and music performances, a special yoga showcase from Prime Fitness, and an opening ceremony lion dance.

The event will also feature a children’s play area, a climbing wall, face-painting booths, games with prizes, popcorn & cotton candy, healthcare agencies offering free medical check-ups, and numerous community groups sharing information about the services they provide.