COLUMBUS, Ind. – The 38th annual Ethnic Expo is set for this Friday and Saturday, October 13 and 14, from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. both days, outside Columbus City Hall. Japan is being celebrated as the host country.
As the host country, the food and culture of Japan will be featured in the Host Country Corner of the festival village and will be celebrated with lively entertainment on the main stage.
The City Hall plaza acts as the main stage for Ethnic Expo. The performances and activities will be family-friendly and feature acts from all over the world.
Headlining on Friday, starting at 8:30 p.m., is Spirit Bomb, an explosive Japanese anime tribute band. On Saturday at 8:30 p.m., Brett Wiscons and the Benders take the stage as the main act.
Ethnic Expo annually celebrates the traditions of more than 30 countries with native residents who live in Columbus. The festival was founded in 1984 to feature the city’s diverse ethnic heritage. About 35,000 people are expected to attend this weekend.
For more information on Ethnic Expo activities and this year’s schedule of events, visit ethnicexpo.org.
