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29th Annual West Lafayette Global Fest

29th Annual West Lafayette Global Fest

Saturday, September 21 / 3:00 pm

West Lafayette, IN 47907 United States

SPECIAL POP-UP PERFORMANCES
FRIDAY, SEPT. 20
// 12:30PM / 3:30PM / 5:30PM
PURDUE MEMORIAL UNION EAST TERRACE
BALKAN PARADISE ORCHESTRA

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ABOUT THE FESTIVAL

Experience a celebration of cultures at the 29th Annual West Lafayette Global Fest! Join us for an unforgettable day filled with vibrant performances, mouthwatering international cuisine, and engaging cultural exhibits and activities. Bring your friends and family to immerse yourselves in a tapestry of global heritage right in the heart of West Lafayette. 

Main Stage Performers

Performances Throughout The Festival

Okinawa Yuyukai
Purdue AAARCC Lion Dance Team
…and more!

Yemen Blues

MAIN STAGE // 7:00PM

Yemen Blues infuses a rich blend of Jewish and Arabic cultural traditions into their music, creating a fusion that resonates with a deep appreciation for humanity.

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Balkan Paradise Orchestra

MAIN STAGE // 9:00PM

Capping off the night is Balkan Paradise Orchestra, originating from Barcelona, Spain. They mesmerize audiences with their innovative fusion of Balkan roots and global rhythms, as heard in their latest album “Nèctar,” which explores themes of teamwork, intensity, and savoring life’s moments.

Balkan Paradise Orchestra will also be performing FREE pop-up performances around Purdue’s campus on Friday, September 20th. Details about times/locations coming soon!

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29th Annual West Lafayette Global Fest

PRESENTED BY:

SUPPORT FROM:

IU Health Arnett
Indiana Arts Commission

Southwire
Tippecanoe Arts Federation
National Endowment for the Arts

Wintek
Friends of Convocations Endowment

The Flora Roberts Fund

Purdue Federal Credit Union
The Veridus Group
Henriott
Wessler Engineering
West Lafayette Parks & Recreation
West Lafayette Public Library
Purdue University John Martinson Honors College

Visit Lafayette-West Lafayette / O.W. Krohn & Associates
Purdue Black Cultural Center / Purdue Latino Cultural Center
Purdue Asian American and Asian Resource and Cultural Center