At the Hispanic and Brazil/Egyptian pavilions, there was a lot of energy and colour. This was one of the dancers at the Hispanic pavillion, dancing the flamenco. I also got to see the the Egyptian cane dance, the merengue, the salsa, and the tango, to name a few.

(Most of the dancers' costumes were much more revealing than this one!)


These girls at the German pavilion are walking through the crowd to sell freshly baked pretzels and heart-shaped gingerbread cookies. There was also various cakes and tortes, sauerkraut, schnitzel, potatoe salad, sausages, and pork on a bun - carved right off the pig.
This boy is piping in the haggis at the official opening of the Scottish pavillion. Following the procession, there was a toast to the haggis (a mixture of liver, suet, oatmeal, and spices usually steamed in a sheep's stomach). The Scottish pavillion even offered "haggis ice cream" (A.K.A.: oatmeal chocolate chip)! I didn't have any of either haggis, but I tried a Scottish soft drink called IRN BRU, which I think is the equivalent of Gatorade.



These people are enjoying a game of Mah Jong at the Asia Pacific Pavillion. While I was there, I also saw the dragon dance and a Chinese yo-yo demonstration. I was not able to participate in the Japanese tea ceremony or see any martial arts - but maybe next year!

These Ukrainian dancers sure don't hold still for pictures!!! I didn't take much time to watch the dancing or partake in the Ukrainian cuisine, because I plan to get my fill at Ukrainian Day in the Park. It will be celebrated on Saturday, August 26th from 11 AM to 10 PM between the Bessborough Hotel and the Kiwanis bandshell, and it's a free event open to the public.