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Multi-cultural festival returns to Junction City for second year

JUNCTION CITY (KSNT) – Harmony Festival is returning to Heritage Park to celebrate the rich diversity that exists in the area.

On August 24 from 3-10 p.m., Heritage Park will be filled with art, food, storytelling and more from people of all different cultures. Featuring not one, but two beans and rice contests, Harmony Festival is going to be an unforgettable cultural experience for the whole family.

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“This year’s festival features nationally recognized keynote speaker Edmond W. Davis – a distinguished social historian, NBC actor, Amazon bestselling author, and professor specializing in cultural competence and community building,” Harmony Festival founder Matou Love told 27 News. “Professor Davis’s presence elevates this local celebration into a regional educational and cultural destination.”

Notable performers include: Authentic Haitian Rara band, reggae artist Osezua, Japanese Yosakoi dancers, South Sudanese cultural showcase, traditional Iraqi dance, a Latin dance team and Junction City Gymnastics. Harmony Festival is sure to be one of Kansas’s most significant multicultural celebrations of 2025, and it’s totally free.

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