Multicultural Gathering in Fresno Sows Hope

To commemorate the 250th anniversary of the United States’ founding, the Smithsonian Institution is hosting a series of festivals across the country. One of these took place recently in California’s San Joaquin Valley, where music, poetry, and cultural traditions brought together diverse communities that rarely celebrate together. María Cortez attended the Gran Convivio and reports from the venue at a park in Fresno.

Photo: Ruben Tapia

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