I rave about most of the events I photograph, but this one is particularly special to me. Every year I can’t believe the immense talent that comes to our community in this annual celebration of diversity. The Reston Multicultural Festival is an all-day series of concerts, dance performances, food, crafts, costumes, and art from around the world. I’m continually proud of Reston’s cultural inclusivity, and this festival is a fantastic celebration of that spirit.
I photographed this year’s festival for Reston Community Center, and I’m really pleased with the photos. I love all the stories you can find in the people at this festival.
![Leila Gordon, the Executive Director of Reston Community Center, sings the National Athem](https://charlottegeary.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Reston-Multicultural-Festival-2018-02.jpg)
![US Naturalization Ceremony](https://charlottegeary.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Reston-Multicultural-Festival-2018-01.jpg)
![Reston Multicultural Festival mariachi band](https://charlottegeary.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Reston-Multicultural-Festival-2018-04.jpg)
![Reston Multicultural Festival child](https://charlottegeary.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Reston-Multicultural-Festival-2018-05.jpg)
![Reston Multicultural Festival food](https://charlottegeary.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Reston-Multicultural-Festival-2018-06.jpg)
![Reston Multicultural Festival kimono](https://charlottegeary.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Reston-Multicultural-Festival-2018-07.jpg)
![Reston Multicultural Festival Irish dancers](https://charlottegeary.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Reston-Multicultural-Festival-2018-09.jpg)
![Belly dancer Madison Nunez at the Reston Multicultural Festival](https://charlottegeary.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Reston-Multicultural-Festival-2018-11.jpg)
![Furia Flamenca flamenco dancers at the Reston Multicultural Festival](https://charlottegeary.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Reston-Multicultural-Festival-2018-13.jpg)
![Reston Multicultural Festival children's crafts](https://charlottegeary.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Reston-Multicultural-Festival-2018-15.jpg)
![Reston Multicultural Festival](https://charlottegeary.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Reston-Multicultural-Festival-2018-17.jpg)
![Reston Multicultural Festival](https://charlottegeary.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Reston-Multicultural-Festival-2018-16.jpg)
![Reston Multicultural Festival belly dancer Angel Roman](https://charlottegeary.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Reston-Multicultural-Festival-2018-20.jpg)
![Reston Multicultural Festival gospel](https://charlottegeary.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Reston-Multicultural-Festival-2018-22.jpg)
![Reston Multicultural Festival kimono](https://charlottegeary.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Reston-Multicultural-Festival-2018-21.jpg)
![Reston Multicultural Festival crafts](https://charlottegeary.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Reston-Multicultural-Festival-2018-24.jpg)
![Reston Multicultural Festival](https://charlottegeary.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Reston-Multicultural-Festival-2018-23.jpg)
![Reston Multicultural Festival Indian dancers](https://charlottegeary.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Reston-Multicultural-Festival-2018-25.jpg)
![Reston Multicultural Festival Indian dancers](https://charlottegeary.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Reston-Multicultural-Festival-2018-30.jpg)
![Reston Multicultural Festival belly dancer Madison Nunez](https://charlottegeary.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Reston-Multicultural-Festival-2018-29.jpg)
![Reston Multicultural Festival Nomad Dancers](https://charlottegeary.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Reston-Multicultural-Festival-2018-31.jpg)
What a blast this whole day was!
If you’d like me to photograph an event for you or your organization, please get in touch. I’d love to hear from you.
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Photos from the 2014 Reston Multicultural Festival
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