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Sacramento World Music & Dance Festival

Presented by Sacramento World Music and Dance Festival at Old Sacramento State Historic Park

October 7, 2012

The 5th Annual Sacramento World Music & Dance Festival (Sac WorldFest) in Old Sacramento is a family festival that is a spectacular presentation of world cultures, ethnic dance, and live musical performances. Old Sacramento will be transformed into a global village of dance, music, and artistry with a series of free public shows and children’s theatre performances. With fun-filled education in ...More

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