Experience Globalquerque! on September 25th with the Free Global Fiesta

Globalquerque - Albuquerque's Annual Celebration of World Music and Culture - returns. The full program takes place September 24th and 25th.

But on Saturday, Sept. 25, 10:30 AM - 4 PM - visitors can enjoy the FREE Global Fiesta, an afternoon of fun filled activities and workshops created in collaboration with the National Hispanic Cultural Center's Education Department. The whole NHCC campus will be full of dance, music and hands-on activities for the young and the inquisitive of all ages. Activities are geared towards both children and adults.

All events at the National Hispanic Cultural Center
(1701 4th St SW, at Avenida César Chávez)

There will also be the Global Village with about 30 booths of international crafts, culture and cuisine will be available for your browsing and shopping pleasure. Come early so you'll have plenty of time to explore the diverse offerings. Food and drink will be available until late in the evening, but the craft booths will shut down around 8 or 9pm. Local cultural groups are invited to bring information about their activities, put out mailing lists and free materials for distribution at the Community Booth.
Hours for Global Village: - Friday: 4 PM to close - Saturday: 11 AM to close

Global music lovers who purchase tickets can enjoy the following lineup

Rahim AlHaj & Little Earth Orchestra (Iraq/USA)
Khaïra Arby (Mali)
Susana Baca (Peru)
Cellicion Zuni Dancers (New Mexico, USA)
Deolinda (Portugal)
Flatlanders with Tom Russell (USA)
Kenge Kenge (Kenya)
Mariachi Mystery Tour (New Mexico, USA)
Emeline Michel (Haiti)
Bill Miller (Mohican Tribe, USA)
Pietra Montecorvino (Italy)
Non Stop Bhangra (India/USA)
Olodum (Brazil)
Oreka Tx (Spain)
Simon Shaheen (Palestine)
Skaidi (Norway)
Líber Terán (Mexico)