Soka University’s International Festival draws thousands to Aliso Viejo

Member of Groupo Folklorico, Desafio is Lupita Hernandez who performs during Soka University’s 18th annual International Festival. Guests indulged in international cuisine, while taking in the sights and sounds of more than 500 musicians and dancers performing on four stages. The event was held on Saturday May 4, 2019 on the 103-acre campus in Aliso Viejo.
(Photo by Karen Tapia, Contributing Photographer)

Member of Groupo Folklorico, Desafio, Arely Ramirez performs during Soka University’s 18th annual International Festival. Guests indulged in international cuisine, while taking in the sights and sounds of more than 500 musicians and dancers performing on four stages. The event was held on Saturday May 4, 2019 on the 103-acre campus in Aliso Viejo.
(Photo by Karen Tapia, Contributing Photographer)

Members of Groupo Folklorico, Desafio are from left, Mia Zaldivar, Arely Ramirez, and Karina Cuevas. The group performs at Soka University’s 18th annual International Festival. Guests indulged in international cuisine, while taking in the sights and sounds of more than 500 musicians and dancers performing on four stages. The event was held on Saturday May 4, 2019 on the 103-acre campus in Aliso Viejo.
(Photo by Karen Tapia, Contributing Photographer)

Alberto Huerta performs a dance from Groupo Folklorico, Codices de Mexico during Soka University’s 18th annual International Festival. Guests indulged in international cuisine, while taking in the sights and sounds of more than 500 musicians and dancers performing on four stages. The event was held on Saturday May 4, 2019 on the 103-acre campus in Aliso Viejo.
(Photo by Karen Tapia, Contributing Photographer)

Alberto Huerta, far left, performs a dance from Groupo Folklorico, Codices de Mexico with Marisol Huerta during Soka University’s 18th annual International Festival. The event was held on Saturday May 4, 2019 on the 103-acre campus in Aliso Viejo.
(Photo by Karen Tapia, Contributing Photographer)

Alberto Huerta performs a dance from Groupo Folklorico, Codices de Mexico during Soka University’s 18th annual International Festival. Guests indulged in international cuisine, while taking in the sights and sounds of more than 500 musicians and dancers performing on four stages. The event was held on Saturday May 4, 2019 on the 103-acre campus in Aliso Viejo.
(Photo by Karen Tapia, Contributing Photographer)

Ginger and Trixie Valencia, two Pomeranians, belonging to Tim Valencia take a ride through Soka University’s 18th annual International Festival. Guests indulged in international cuisine, while taking in the sights and sounds of more than 500 musicians and dancers performing on four stages. The event was held on Saturday May 4, 2019 on the 103-acre campus in Aliso Viejo.
(Photos by Karen Tapia, Contributing Photographer)

Egg rolls are served hot and ready to be served as Student clubs, nonprofit organizations and the community attended Soka University’s 18th annual International Festival. Guests indulged in international cuisine, while taking in the sights and sounds of more than 500 musicians and dancers performing on four stages. The event was held on Saturday May 4, 2019 on the 103-acre campus in Aliso Viejo.
(Photo by Karen Tapia, Contributing Photographer)

Jane Karigbaum of Aliso Viejo, gets in some shopping during 18th annual International Festival. The event was held on Saturday May 4, 2019 on the 103-acre campus in Aliso Viejo.
(Photo by Karen Tapia, Contributing Photographer)

Guests in soak up the sun at Soka University’s 18th annual International Festival. Guests indulged in international cuisine, while taking in the sights and sounds of more than 500 musicians and dancers performing on four stages. The event was held on Saturday May 4, 2019 on the 103-acre campus in Aliso Viejo.
(Photos by Karen Tapia, Contributing Photographer)

Ming Fhi, top, and her 4 year-old daughter, Vivian Fhi, of Laguna Niguel, pick out a Super Ball prize after winning a game during Soka University’s 18th annual International Festival. The event was held on Saturday May 4, 2019 on the 103-acre campus in Aliso Viejo.
(Photo by Karen Tapia, Contributing Photographer)

Soka Students, Dorrion Craven, left, and Lexi Abuan enjoy eating during Soka University’s 18th annual International Festival. Craven said he wore the Korean hat and attire to “support the festival”. Guests indulged in international cuisine, while taking in the sights and sounds of more than 500 musicians and dancers performing on four stages. The event was held on Saturday May 4, 2019 on the 103-acre campus in Aliso Viejo.
(Photo by Karen Tapia, Contributing Photographer)

Student clubs, nonprofit organizations and the community attended Soka University’s 18th annual International Festival. Guests indulged in international cuisine, while taking in the sights and sounds of more than 500 musicians and dancers performing on four stages. The event was held on Saturday May 4, 2019 on the 103-acre campus in Aliso Viejo.
(Photo by Karen Tapia, Contributing Photographer)

Jane Karigbaum of Aliso Viejo, gets in some shopping during 18th annual International Festival. The event was held on Saturday May 4, 2019 on the 103-acre campus in Aliso Viejo.
(Photo by Karen Tapia, Contributing Photographer)

Jack Johnston, 7, of Mission Viejo, has his face painted as a pirate. “We came to have fun and experience other cultures” said his father. They were at Soka University’s 18th annual International Festival. Guests indulged in international cuisine, while taking in the sights and sounds of more than 500 musicians and dancers performing on four stages. The event was held on Saturday May 4, 2019 on the 103-acre campus in Aliso Viejo.
(Photos by Karen Tapia, Contributing Photographer)

Alice sits atop her father’s shoulders Jimmy. (Did not wish to give their last name) The two were from Aliso Viejo and were in attendance at Soka University’s 18th annual International Festival. Guests indulged in international cuisine, while taking in the sights and sounds of more than 500 musicians and dancers performing on four stages. The event was held on Saturday May 4, 2019 on the 103-acre campus in Aliso Viejo.
(Photo by Karen Tapia, Contributing Photographer)

Student , Chihiro Maeda, drinks from a pineapple during Soka University’s 18th annual International Festival. Guests indulged in international cuisine, while taking in the sights and sounds of more than 500 musicians and dancers performing on four stages. The event was held on Saturday May 4, 2019 on the 103-acre campus in Aliso Viejo.
(Photo by Karen Tapia, Contributing Photographer)

The Lotus Bud Guzheng Academy & Vivid China Ensemble perform led by director, Bei Bei He, during Soka University’s 18th annual International Festival. Guests indulged in international cuisine, while taking in the sights and sounds of more than 500 musicians and dancers performing on four stages. The event was held on Saturday May 4, 2019 on the 103-acre campus in Aliso Viejo.
(Photo by Karen Tapia, Contributing Photographer)

WayKey plays the Indian Flute during Soka University’s 18th annual International Festival. The event was held on Saturday May 4, 2019 on the 103-acre campus in Aliso Viejo.
(Photo by Karen Tapia, Contributing Photographer)

WayKey plays an Indian Flute during Soka University’s 18th annual International Festival. The event was held on Saturday May 4, 2019 on the 103-acre campus in Aliso Viejo.
(Photo by Karen Tapia, Contributing Photographer)