Epo-Xpo-Article(s)

With colorful heads of Chinese Lion costumes as a backdrop, kids enjoy crafts in the Asian “Multicultural Share Fair” Village.

Cultural diversity celebrated at East Portland Exposition

From colorful pageantry to foods of many lands, see why folks flocked to this great outer East Portland event …

Sunflower Chinese Dance troupe delights the audience at the 2011 East Portland Exposition – it’s part of the entertainment provided by Colored Pencils Art and Culture Council.

Story and photos by David F. Ashton
The 2011 East Portland Exposition (EPO XPO) is now history, but memories of the event linger on for the many people who attended the annual two-day event. This year it was held July 23 and 23 at Ed Benedict Community Park, off SE Powell Boulevard.

Beautiful summer weather enhanced the event, as did the wide variety of multicultural attractions, exhibitors, and vendors.

Article Continued Here...

Story, photos, and captions by: David Ashton www.eastpdxnews.com

2012 Epo-Xpo plans are underway! For information or to get involved visit: www.EpoXpo.org

or contact organizer markpdx [at] spiritone [dot] com (Mark White).