Bayview Triangle Ethnic Fest
A collage of world cultures
A collage of world cultures
By Heidi M. Pascual
For 25 years, the Bayview Foundation has been offering to the Madison community a
wonderful festival and tradition that truly reflects the multicultural and diverse
population of Greater Madison — the Triangle Ethnic Fest. The "Triangle" refers to the
area bounded by West Washington, Regent Street, and South Park Street. On August 16,
2009, amid the threat of stormy weather, the Bayview neighborhood welcomed
neighbors, friends and guests at the festival, which featured cultures of the world
performances, ethnic foods (offered by food vendors such as Vientiane Restaurant, Leon
Garcia, Italian American Women's Club, Jamerica, etc.), children's activities, a photo
exhibit, a silent auction, arts and crafts, and much more.
The main program on stage was emceed by top executives in the "neighborhood," such
as Dr. Frank Byrne (St. Mary's Hospital President); Jim Woodward (Meriter Hospital
President); Dan Nerad (MMSD Superintendent); and Andy Heidt (Neighborhood
community leader).
Performers, who proved to one and all that they were "world-class" in many ways,
were: the All Around the World Youth Dancers, Viv Neaus Hmong Dancers, Italian Folk
Dancers of Madison, Sadira & the Riad Dance Company, Music Makers (violin group),
608 BBOY Alliance, Judy McNeal (Cooper), Folklore Village International Dancers,
Salaam Shalom (Arabic & Jewish), Ballet Folklorico Mexico Avila family, Gaelic Fusion
Dance Company, MadCity Tango Performance Group, Call for Peace/Art and Maral
Shegonee, Christina Bokas (Native American Hoop Dancer), Capoeira Angola Madison,
Duo Acustico Peruvian, Meenakshi Ganesan and Kalaanjali Dancers, Goon Goo Peas,
and Mesoghio Greek Dance Troupe.
Attendees had a great time, sharing the richness of world cultures present in our
neighborhood.
Congratulations to Bayview Exec. Director David Haas, the festival coordinator; Fest
Committe Chair Gray Williams, and all those hardworking men and women who wor
For 25 years, the Bayview Foundation has been offering to the Madison community a
wonderful festival and tradition that truly reflects the multicultural and diverse
population of Greater Madison — the Triangle Ethnic Fest. The "Triangle" refers to the
area bounded by West Washington, Regent Street, and South Park Street. On August 16,
2009, amid the threat of stormy weather, the Bayview neighborhood welcomed
neighbors, friends and guests at the festival, which featured cultures of the world
performances, ethnic foods (offered by food vendors such as Vientiane Restaurant, Leon
Garcia, Italian American Women's Club, Jamerica, etc.), children's activities, a photo
exhibit, a silent auction, arts and crafts, and much more.
The main program on stage was emceed by top executives in the "neighborhood," such
as Dr. Frank Byrne (St. Mary's Hospital President); Jim Woodward (Meriter Hospital
President); Dan Nerad (MMSD Superintendent); and Andy Heidt (Neighborhood
community leader).
Performers, who proved to one and all that they were "world-class" in many ways,
were: the All Around the World Youth Dancers, Viv Neaus Hmong Dancers, Italian Folk
Dancers of Madison, Sadira & the Riad Dance Company, Music Makers (violin group),
608 BBOY Alliance, Judy McNeal (Cooper), Folklore Village International Dancers,
Salaam Shalom (Arabic & Jewish), Ballet Folklorico Mexico Avila family, Gaelic Fusion
Dance Company, MadCity Tango Performance Group, Call for Peace/Art and Maral
Shegonee, Christina Bokas (Native American Hoop Dancer), Capoeira Angola Madison,
Duo Acustico Peruvian, Meenakshi Ganesan and Kalaanjali Dancers, Goon Goo Peas,
and Mesoghio Greek Dance Troupe.
Attendees had a great time, sharing the richness of world cultures present in our
neighborhood.
Congratulations to Bayview Exec. Director David Haas, the festival coordinator; Fest
Committe Chair Gray Williams, and all those hardworking men and women who wor