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January 5, 2009 (San Diego's East County) - Festivals and events held in East County in 2009 showcased our region's growing cultural and ethnic diversity. Below are a few highlights:
The Chaldean Food Festival in El Cajon featured cuisine and entertainment reflective of the Iraqi Chaldean community.
Tribal dancers at the Barona Pow-Wow in Lakeside, one of the largest pow-wows in the southwestern United States.
La Mesa's Oktoberfest celebrates German-American lore.
Patrons party on St. Patrick's Day at Hooley's Irish Pub in Rancho San Diego.
The YMCA branding party in El Cajon evokes our region's western heritage.
Medieval troupe in the College area's Boo! Parade preserves traditions of medieval Europe.
La Mesa's Multi-Cultural Festival featured Mexican-style dancers from Ballet Folklorico.
An African-American beat poet delivered a reading at a people's inaugural ball in City Heights celebrating President Barack Obama's inauguration.
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