On May 4, Bensonhurst hosted the Shalom Dragon: Bridge of Cultures Family Festival, celebrating both Jewish and Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Months. This second annual event, organized by various community organizations including City Councilmember Susan Zhuang and the Marks Jewish Community Center, featured multiple activities such as Krav Maga classes and live performances. The festival emphasized the cultural blending and resilience of these communities, with notable attendance from local officials including Senator Chuck Schumer, and highlighted a message of solidarity through cultural expression.
This street fair is not just a celebration of culture and tradition-it's a powerful expression of solidarity, said Mark Treyger, CEO of JCRC-NY.
The second annual Shalom Dragon: Bridge of Cultures Family Festival celebrated the resilience of both Jewish and AAPI communities, highlighting a unique cultural partnership.
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