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St. Louis' Cultural Festivals: Who Comes Out On Top?
St. Louis plays host to many a cultural festival, but how do you decide which festival to choose from? Here is a a quick guide to three popular festivals you can choose from; depending on what you are looking for in a cultural festival there is a festival pick for everyone:
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Greek Festival |
Japanese Festival |
Lebanese Festival |
If I had to pick… |
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love stuff... |
The Greek Festival features a marketplace inside the church with a grocery store, dolls, and jewelry for purchase |
There are multiple booths with traditional Japanese arts throughout the Garden with |
There are booths that sell t-shirts, medals featuring the Saints, videos, and imported Lebanese jewelry |
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love dancing machines... |
The St. Nicholas Dance Troupe has five different performances including the ”Zorba The Greek” dance |
The Bon Odori, a dance that marks the end of the summer is performed on stage |
The St. Raymond's dance troupe performs the dabke (a dance of community often performed at happy occasions) |
Greek Festival |
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love other performing arts... |
Bands featuring Bouzouki players play at an outdoor, Greecian inspired Taverna |
Stages throughout the Garden feature Sumo and martial arts performances, as well as top spinning, ice sculpting, Bonsai, and movies |
N/A |
Japanese Festival |
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love liquid courage... |
Frozen Ouzo (aniseed liqueur) |
Frozen Red Bean and Green Tea |
Frozen Arak (aniseed liquor) |
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love food... |
Spanikopita, lamb shish-kebob, tiropita |
Sushi |
Meat pies, hummus, and kibbeh |
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love people watching... |
Mayor Slay |
Fans of Japanese animation turn out in full gear |
N/A |
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Greek Festival
Lebanese Festival
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There are several October celebrations of this type. Heck, they should have their own article with comparison chart.
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