This is the first year this festival is being held. Given the atmosphere in America right now, the fest is needed. It may also be a little brave of the Chicago Arab community but it is touted as a non-religious, non-political event.
I plan on checking out the shopping bazaar for some unusual items and the food booths for the middle eastern cuisine. I might even try a little belly dancing and dabke, a traditional Arab line-dance. I've been trying to get my daughter to teach me since she instructs a class on the north side. She has no patience for me so this will be my opportunity to find out if my hips don't lie like Shakira. To top off the experience, I will get a henna tattoo before we go over to the Taste of Chicago. Talk about culture shock. Saturday is country music day at the Taste.
Chicago Arabesque is being held free of charge starting today through June 30th from 10 am to 3 pm in Daley Plaza.
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