Saturday, April 2
11:00am – 2:00pm (drop-in)
Binford Elementary School (2300 E. 2nd St., Bloomington)
Free and open to the public

The Lotus Blossoms World Bazaar is a free multicultural arts-and-education event for kids and families.  Created in 1996 with the help of area teachers, the World Bazaar has become a tradition in Monroe County schools — public, private, and charter — as well as in our community.  Volunteers from the Bloomington community (and around the world) present arts, music, language, and international crafts at a vibrant multicultural fair in the gymnasium of Binford Elementary. More than 30 activity stations let kids get their hands on the world….so grab your passport at the door, and go!

The Saturday World Bazaar Family Day is free and open to the public!  Featuring hands-on activities, exploration of world cultures, and live performances.  Appropriate for all ages, but especially fun for kids K-6. Children must be accompanied by parents/guardians.

Family Day Performance Corner Schedule

11:00-11:20am – Nihon Minyo
Japanese Folk Song and Dance

11:30-11:50am – Ritmos Latinos Indiana
Salsa Dancing 

12:00-12:20pm – Ryan Academy of Irish Dance
Traditional Irish Dance

12:40-1:00pm – Jungle Joe’s Flea Circus
Theatrical Performance

1:15-1:35pm – Fiddle ‘n’ Feet & the Foot Squad
Clogging & Percussive Dance

1:40-2:00pm – Seydou Kone
African Drumming from Mali

The Friday of the Bazaar is open only to 4th-grade classes from area schools (watch our website or contact loraine@lotusfest.org for information on getting your school involved with the Bazaar).