FusionFest celebrates the people and the many cultures that make Central Florida awesome.
FusionFest is one of Orlando's most unique cultural celebrations, presenting a microcosm of the whole world in the heart of downtown Orlando.
The 7th annual FusionFest will take place on Saturday, November 30 and Sunday, December 1, 2024, at the open-air Seneff Arts Plaza at downtown Orlando's Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts.
In addition to a cornucopia of dishes from around the globe, it features experiences and contests celebrating music, dance, visual arts, spoken word, games and interactive activities, all designed to honor each person’s heritage while exploring how we influence each other and create our own unique identity.
Representing more than 110 different global cultures, FusionFest is free to attend, with food, beverages and merchandise available for purchase.
Explore the festival, check out all the things happening at FusionFest 2024.
Arts & Crafts
Craft your masterpiece inspired by cultures from around the world. Sign up at the Festival for a 1/2 hour class. Space is limited
Citizenship Ceremony
Witness a Historic Moment at Fusionfest Opening Ceremony as nearly 2 dozen immigrants take their oath of citizenship in an inspiring collaboration with USCIS
Country Meet Ups & Photo Ops
Find your tribe at FusionFest's Country Meet-Ups! Whether you're reuniting with compatriots or exploring new cultures, it's your passport to global connections. Come, mingle, and let the world become your neighborhood
Cultural Displays
Step into a world of wonder at Fusionfest's Cultural Displays! EXplore vibrant traditional wear, age old traditions, and the rich tapestry of global cultures. Be inspired and immerse yourself in the beauty of diversity!
Foods of the World & Fusion Foods
Embark on a culinary journey at FusionFest with Foods of the the World & fusion dishes from the winning chefs of the culinary contest. Dive in and savor global flavors like never before!
Giant Puppet Friends
Enchanting and larger-than-life parade puppets dance and play in our Opening Spectacle before they take their place for the perfect photo opp. Stop by for a fun picture!
Family Village
Discover a world of imagination at FusionFest's Family Village with Kids Global Village, Giant Puppet Friends, Arts & Crafts Projects and Fun & Games.
Fashion Heritage
The runway at FusionFest will come alive with a colorful tapestry of fashion from around the world, reflecting the diverse origins and heritages of Central Floridians. This showcase is a unique opportunity to celebrate the many colors and cultures here as cultural traditions are shared through fashion. The show will feature 2-minute presentations from different regions of the world combined to create a wonderful tapestry of our global community.
Field of Flags
Immerse yourself in FusionFest's Field of Flags! After being proudly carried by local ambassadors from over 100 cultures in FusionFest processions, these flags find their home here. Capture a moment beside your favorite flag and revel in Central Florida's rich diversity. Look for a Country Meet-up and Photo Op time where your flag will be brought to the entrance for a photo with any wanting to connect to that heritage.
Find-A-Friend Flowers
Ever have a stranger brighten your day with a flower? Experience the magic at FusionFest's Find-a-Friend Flowers! Step out of your comfort zone, receive a flower, and let serendipity guide your FusionFest journey.
Fun & Games
A variety of games that transport you across continents as you observe and even get to play.
Global Exchange
Experience the enriching diversity of short informative talks and interactive experiences by our own community members.
Gandpa Nunu & Family
See that older gentleman on the rocking chair over there? That's Grandpa Nunu. If you go up to him and say "Hi, Grandpa Nunu," he'll talk with you as though you're a member of the family. You can talk about anything you like. What you say can be fact or fiction.
Haiku Competition
The competition is on for “less is more” as poets compete to evoke a feeling using three lines of “five syllables, seven syllables and five syllables”. The constraints of the form squeeze out extra creativity.
International Marketplace
Dive into the bustling bazaar at FusionFest's International Marketplace. Explore and shop global crafts and unique souvenirs from around the world!
Kaleidoscope
Experience the Wonders of Creative Collaboration: FusionFest’s most captivating show, curated and produced by CeCe Teneal. This awe-inspiring piece is at the heart of FusionFest’s vision, fostering a space where artists from diverse cultures come together to create a harmonious celebration of unity.
Kid Global Cardboard Village
A place where kids can navigate through kid-sized cardboard "homes and buldings" from around the world, designed and built by the Young Architects Forum.
Multicultural Faith Celebration
Local faith leaders representing different approaches to the divine, in partnership, will host a joint service with the Interfaith Council.
Music & Dance Performances
Experience the magic of FusionFest's Music & Dance Performances on two stages! Get entranced by a rhythmic journey as local artists from varied backgrounds unite to showcase their unique musical and dance tales. Dive into a symphony of cultures.
Mygration Films
Experience powerful stories of global journeys at FusionFest's MYgration films, in collaboration with the Global Peace Film Festival. Immerse yourself in short documentaries that capture Central Floridians' migration tales and be moved by the art of cinematic storytelling.
Poetry Slam
Witness the power of words at Fusionfest's lyrical showcase! See poet's step to the mic; delivering slamming verses. Be captivated by the rhythm and flow; join us and feel the poetic pulse of FusionFest! Cash prizes totaling $1,000 will be awarded.
Portraits of FusionFest
Receive a free professional portrait. Last year’s portraits will be part of an exhibition at the Orlando Museum of Art and other places. Make a reservation or try to fit in between reserved portrait times.
Story Telling
Join the audience as Storytellers take you to far off places through folk tales, legends and more. Experience life through a different lens culturally and emotionally.
Teen Poetry Showcase
Who says kids don't have something to say? Listen to these creative kids passionately pouring out their own poetry.
Turban Tying
Wrap your head around wearing a colorful turbin wrapped around your head by a member of the Sikh Society of Central Florida. What is it like to sport this headwear and how do we go from a simple piece of cloth to an intricate turbin?
Visual Arts Gallery
“Freedom” is this year’s theme. Shop for art or watch the live painting.Visit our Gallery that's unlike any other. A visual masterpiece that reaches around the globe to reveal how the artists share their culture in color compositions.
World Dance Party
Groove to global rhythms at FusionFests's World Dance Party! Let music from every corner of the world move your feet and soul. Don't just stand there...Join the party! If you can't hear the music, that's because we've got headphones for each participant to make it a silent disco party!
For more information: https://www.fusionfest.org/annual-festival-2024/
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