Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Gaby Moreno will perform at the festival. (photo courtesy of the city of Beverly Hills)
Join the city of Beverly Hills at Beverly Gardens Park on Sunday, July 20, from noon-6 p.m. for a vibrant day of music, dance, interactive workshops and culinary delights that showcase the rich tapestry of many cultures from around the world.
The festival is a celebration of artists who have shaped regional and international cultural landscapes. This year’s program will spotlight Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Gaby Moreno, whose bilingual Latin, blues, folk and Americana songs earned her a 2024 Grammy. Also featured is Versa-Style Dance Company, celebrating its 20th anniversary as a premier hip-hop troupe known for energetic performances across greater Los Angeles and internationally. Additionally, the Filipino-American a cappella group, the Filharmonic – famous for their appearance on NBC’s, “The Sing Off” – will bring their soulful harmonies to the stage.
Adding to the cultural mix, the Korean Senior Community Center Los Angeles Harmonica Ensemble, a viral sensation from this past season’s L.A. Kings games, will perform, showcasing the vibrant Korean community in K-Town.
“Festival Beverly Hills is more than an event, it’s a joyful celebration of who we are as a community,” Beverly Hills Mayor Sharona Nazarian said. “From music and dance to food and art, it’s a day where people from all parts of our city come alive through culture, connection, learning and pride. We’re bringing people together to celebrate the heart and soul of Beverly Hills, united in our diversity and inspired by what we can create together.”
Attendees can also enjoy returning festival favorites from the Farhang Foundation, Kooban Ensemble and Chef Mojdeh Eghbal. New this year is Kinrose Creamery, a Pasadena-based vendor highlighting Iranian and Egyptian ice cream flavors.
“We are proud to partner with the city of Beverly Hills once again,” said Alireza Ardekani, executive director of the Farhang Foundation. “This year, we bring rich flavors of Iranian cuisine, and the soulful rhythms of traditional music, reflecting our shared commitment to cultural exchange and diversity.”
Jews Indigenous to the Middle East and North Africa will be partnering for the first time this year, with a performance by Lala Tamar, a singer-songwriter and guimbri player, whose musical performance fuses Moroccan soul and Brazilian beats.
Family-friendly activities will include storytelling with the nation’s longest-running Asian-American improv troupe, Cold Tofu, along with origami-making workshops. Kids can participate in dance classes by Everybody Dance L.A., and experience L.A. Commons’ stunning large-scale backpack puppets.
The Consular Corps of Los Angeles returns as a key partner – with representation from the Consulate of Trinidad and Tobago, Italian Consulate and Senegalese Consulate.
Additional performances include Dansa Azteca, Naruwan Taiko, Qing Wei Lion & Dragon Dance Cultural Troupe, and ZCC Brass Band.
For information, visit beverlyhills.org.
Beverly Gardens Park is located at 9439 Santa Monica Blvd.
