Festival attendees, along with other performers, enjoy the live music. Photo by Sydney Tevin
The Tom Hill duo performs together. Photo by Sydney Tevin
Ivy Kamen, Amirta Nelson, and Joshua Asseff all help at Lucky Boren’s booth for her original book, “Toby Saves The Night.” Boren also offered a face painting service. Photo by Sydney Tevin
The Halifax Hospital and the Daytona Tortugas mascots pose with a Daytona Beach firefighter. Photo by Sydney Tevin
Florida Falun DAFA Association members, Roz Malonson and Katie Mai. Photo by Sydney Tevin
The Iranian American Society group poses for a photo. Photo by Sydney Tevin
Pastor Al Stewart of the Greater Grace Chapel of Daytona Beach. Photo by Sydney Tevin
A musician performs on stage. Photo by Sydney Tevin
Rachel Harness performs her original music. Photo by Sydney Tevin
Naomi and Dean Spiked, and Logan and Luke Moehring, of Pack 436, all promote scout snacks to fund their next camping trip. Photo by Sydney Tevin
Grayson Maman slides down the water slide. Photo by Sydney Tevin
The Daytona Beach International Festival took place on Manatee Island on Saturday and Sunday, May 16-17.
Hosted by Ormond Beach nonprofit Cultural Awareness Fund, Inc., the event was free and open to the public. Attendees experienced live music performances from a variety of artists, including Mexican and Hindu musicians, highlighting the area’s cultural diversity. The festival also features activities for children, such as water slides and face painting, as well as a wide selection of food vendors representing cuisines from around the world.
A total of 27 nations were represented. This was the second year the festival was held. The inaugural year was held in Ormond Beach.
Local author Lucky Boren, of Ormond Beach, was also present at the festival. A senior at Seabreeze High School, Boren showcased her children's book, "Toby Saves the Night" and offered a face-painting activity to help readers connect with her story.
“Storytelling is one of the most powerful ways to spark curiosity and confidence in young readers,” said William Sanchez, managing director of Cultural Awareness Fund, Inc, in a press release. “Lucky’s work — especially at such a young age — reflects the creativity and initiative we aim to nurture through our educational and cultural programming.”
