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The 24th Annual Irvine Global Village Festival, hosted by the City of Irvine, lit up Great Park on October 11, drawing more than 25,000 people to experience the sights, sounds, and flavors of the world.
Booths organized by cultural groups offered “art, food, fun, and family” in a colorful world bazaar.
With nonstop performances, laughter, and family activities, the event once again proved to be Orange County’s most dazzling multicultural celebration.
Cultures Unite Worlds Connect
As one of SoCal’s top multicultural festivals, the Global Village Festival bursts with music, dance, world flavors, art, and family fun.
Crowds enjoyed global performances, colorful markets, and hands-on activities—from bubbles and crafts to a lively international obstacle course.
From New York pizza and Indian biryani to boba tea and Turkish coffee, the festival served up a world of taste in every bite.
Global Flavors Rhythms Shine
A new $5 Global Taste Menu lets visitors sample international dishes without the splurge.
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On stage, the South Coast Chinese Drum Team kicked things off with thunderous beats, followed by the Chinese Orchestra’s melodic Fragrance of the Night and Dance of the Yao People.
The Chinese Dance Company of Southern California captivated with elegant solos and the vibrant Dong People’s Duoye Dance, while D@S Dance Studio dazzled with The Peacock Flies and When the Drums Begin to Sound.
The South Coast Wushu Team closed with dynamic martial arts and graceful Flow Ball moves—earning cheers that shook the park.
Ink Flows Art Inspires
The South Coast Chinese Cultural Center’s “Ink & Brush” booth drew nonstop crowds as visitors of all ages lined up to try calligraphy.
Even Irvine Councilmember Betty Martinez Franco joined in—writing her Chinese name with a brush.
Nearby, Ink paintings and calligraphy by artists from the Irvine Evergreen Chinese Senior Association (IECSA) and Laguna Woods Calligraphy Chinese Club drew long lines of visitors eager to take home their works.
The Orange County Taiwanese Association offered chilled lemon green tea to showcase Taiwan’s warm tea-serving tradition.
UCI Health demonstrated first-aid techniques using miniature models; and a crafts booth let guests try weaving on a wooden loom—each display bursting with artistry and surprise.
Leaders Celebrate A New Chapter Begins
Mayor Larry Agran praised the festival as a symbol of Irvine’s unity and harmony, where art, culture, and cuisine bring people together and make the city a national model of diversity.
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Vice Mayor James Mai called it an important platform for international exchange.
Councilmember Melinda Liu noted how the festival has grown from a small neighborhood fair into a major citywide celebration, reflecting Irvine’s community spirit and growth.
Councilmember William Go added that Great Park is not only a venue but also a symbol of innovation and vitality.
From morning till dusk, the day was filled with color, laughter, and music—ending on a high note and writing yet another brilliant chapter in Irvine’s story of diversity and togetherness.