FusionFest to return to Orlando later this year
FusionFest to spotlight music, art and culture of Central Florida this weekendORLANDO, Fla. — FusionFest will return for its fifth annual celebration later this year. The festival celebrates the many cultures we have in the area. Spooky Empire returns this weekendIt will feature more than 110 different global cultures. READ: Happening Saturday: ‘Experience Osceola’ festival to feature live music, foodTo learn more, click here. Click here to download the free WFTV news and weather apps, click here to download the WFTV Now app for your smart TV and click here to stream Channel 9 Eyewitness News live.
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Movies can transport us just about anywhere, and two Central Florida filmmakers did just that when they explored the lives of a couple of local Pacific Islanders in the latest shorts featured in FusionFest’s MYGration watch party.
FusionFest to spotlight music, art and culture of Central Florida this weekend
ORLANDO, Fla. — A popular event returns to downtown Orlando this weekend. FusionFest will be held Saturday and Sunday on the Front Yard at the Doctor Phillips Center. WATCH: Army father spends first Thanksgiving with family in two yearsThe event will mix together colorful music, vibrant clothing and delicious food. WATCH: New docking module arrives at International Space Station“There’s just something about everything, for representation of the many cultures that we have here in Central Florida,” Olson said. FusionFest to spotlight music, art and culture of Central Florida this weekend“Keith Ley, composer from Full Sail, has created these instruments based on train horns and placed them on top of rooftops, the skyscrapers around, and compose a fanfare,” Olson said.
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holiday festival returns on select nights starting this weekend. READ: Central Florida Zoo opens ‘Asian Lantern Festival: Into the Wild’Tickets for the event must be purchased online. The University of Central Florida Knights will take on the University of South Florida Bulls on Friday. Night of a Million Lights at Give Kids the World Village continues this weekend. PHOTOS: Night of a Million Lights kicks off at Give Kids the World VillageExpand Autoplay Image 1 of 22 Night of a Million Lights Night of a Million Lights has officially kicked off at Give Kids the World Village.
wftv.comFusionFest celebrates more than 100 heritages found in Orlando with food, dancing, films and more
FusionFests tagline, Its Diversitastic! is awkward, yes. FusionFest looks to be a tradition of its own, a yearly showcase of what makes varying local heritages unique, and a celebration of the regional melting pot.12:30 p.m.-9 p.m. Saturday, 12:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 30-Dec. 1 | Seneff Arts Plaza, Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, 445 S. Magnolia Ave. | fusionfest.org | freeConsider supporting local journalism. Our small but mighty local team works tirelessly to bring you high-quality, uncensored news and cultural coverage of Central Florida. Unlike many newspapers, ours is free and we'd like to keep it that way, because we believe, now more than ever, everyone deserves access to accurate, independent coverage of their community. Whether it's a one-time acknowledgement of this article or an ongoing pledge, your support helps keep Orlandos true free press
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