Generated by All in One SEO v5.0.0.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Northwest Winterfest Celebration of the Holidays ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://northwestwinterfest.com/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [National Simplicity Day](https://northwestwinterfest.com/2021/07/national-simplicity-day/) - National Simplicity Day July 12th marks the annual celebration of National Simplicity Day which also honors Henry David Thoreau, a transcendentalist. The goal of this day is to promote a life that is based on simplicity and also commemorate the life of Henry David Thoreau. There is no denying that we live in an extremely - [National Golf Disc Day](https://northwestwinterfest.com/2021/08/national-golf-disc-day/) - National Disc Golf Day is on August 7th. You know what this means… grab some friends, family members, or a combination and make a day out of it! - [National Bowling Day](https://northwestwinterfest.com/2021/08/national-bowling-day/) - National Bowling Day Mark your calendars! This year August 14th is National Bowling Day, as it is an annual holiday observed on the second Saturday of August. Interestingly forms of this game have been in existence since ancient civilizations such as Egypt, though the more modern version is thought to be stemming from Germany. Interesting - [International Beer Day](https://northwestwinterfest.com/2021/07/international-beer-day/) - International Beer Day August 6th, the first Friday in August, is also the day that is known as International Beer Day. It is the perfect opportunity to celebrate beers from all over the world and take a look at the culture behind them. In this blog, we will list a few facts about different beers - [American Family Day & National Friendship Day](https://northwestwinterfest.com/2021/07/american-family-day-national-friendship-day/) - Save the Date Announcement Plus American Family Day & National Friendship Day We are so beyond excited to share with you the official dates for this year's Northwest Winterfest Celebrations. Drum roll please… it will be held from November 26th through January 2nd in #SpokaneValley, and February 10th through March 20th in #Kennewick. The Spokane - [National Wine & Cheese Day - Switzerland](https://northwestwinterfest.com/2021/07/national-wine-cheese-day-switzerland/) - National Wine & Cheese Day - Switzerland It comes as no surprise that Switzerland made it into the highlights for National Wine and Cheese Day considering it is a country that makes many delicacies including wines, cheeses, and chocolates — c’mon there is even a well-known and loved cheese called Swiss. In this blog, we - [National Wine & Cheese Day - Greece](https://northwestwinterfest.com/2021/07/national-wine-cheese-day-greece/) - National Wine & Cheese Day - Greece Though feta cheese typically comes to mind when people think of the cheeses coming from Greece, there is actually a large assortment of cheeses that originated from this beautiful country. Below we will look at a few wine and cheese pairings that highlight the tastes of Greece. Kefalotyri - [National Wine & Cheese Day - Scotland](https://northwestwinterfest.com/2021/07/national-wine-cheese-day-scotland/) - National Wine & Cheese Day - Scotland Though Scotland may not come to mind right away when thinking of countries most well-known for its wines and cheeses, we still wanted to highlight this country in honor of National Wine and Cheese Day and to bring out some of its hidden little treasures. Wineries in Scotland - [National Wine & Cheese Day – England](https://northwestwinterfest.com/2021/07/national-wine-cheese-day-england/) - National Wine & Cheese Day - England The last country that we will highlight for National Wine and Cheese Day is England, but that does not mean that it is the last country out there that boasts delicious cheeses and wines, so we still encourage you to get out, explore, and find delicious pairings for - [National Wine & Cheese Day - Spain](https://northwestwinterfest.com/2021/07/national-wine-cheese-day-spain/) - National Wine & Cheese Day - Spain Spain is yet another country that produces many wines and cheeses, in this blog we will take a closer look at this country and its offerings. The History of Wine: Though it is unclear who first brought vines to Spain it is clear that wine has had a - [National Wine & Cheese Day - Italy](https://northwestwinterfest.com/2021/07/national-wine-cheese-day-italy/) - National Wine & Cheese Day - Italy History Italian wine has a rich history that dates back many years. Wine is a key aspect of the Italians’ culture, and though Italian wine is popular today, it is crucial to note that the wines we have today have been influenced by centuries of history. In fact, - [National Wine & Cheese Day - France](https://northwestwinterfest.com/2021/07/national-wine-cheese-day-france/) - National Wine & Cheese Day - France One cannot help but think of France when wine and cheese are mentioned together, and it is to no surprise since the history of both French wine and cheese date way back. History One of the major reasons why cheese and wine is so central to French culture - [National Drive-Thru Day](https://northwestwinterfest.com/2021/07/national-drive-thru-day/) - National Drive-Thru Day July 24th is National Drive-Thru day! This is something we are so accustomed to, but this used to not be a thing back in the day. Though drive-thrus have been around for a while now, dating back to the 1930s, they didn’t reach their full-force appreciation until the 1950s. Though we oftentimes - [Day of the Flemish Community](https://northwestwinterfest.com/2021/07/day-of-the-flemish-community/) - Day of the Flemish Community July 11th marks the anniversary of the Battle of the Golden Spurs and as such is celebrated as the Day of the Flemish. This holiday is a fairly big deal as you can imagine since it dates back all the way to 1302 and is still present today. To better - [National Pina Colada Day](https://northwestwinterfest.com/2021/07/national-pina-colada-day/) - National Pina Colada Day Piña coladas are known as the national drink of Puerto Rico. They also have a whole day dedicated to them! July 10th is National Pina Colada Day, how fun is that? The name means strained pineapple, and it is fitting considering that freshly pressed and strained pineapple juice is used as - [National Anti-Boredom Month](https://northwestwinterfest.com/2021/07/national-anti-boredom-month/) - National Anti-Boredom Month Blog Did you know that the month of July is National Anti-Boredom Month? The goal of this month-long observation is for people to be able to identify what causes them to be bored, and then to find ways through which they can fight off that boredom. This month was chosen as a - [National Hawaii Day](https://northwestwinterfest.com/2021/07/national-hawaii-day/) - National Hawaii Day July 5th is National Hawaii Day, a day to celebrate the 50th state to be granted statehood. As such, we would like to share some history and interesting facts about the state so that you have a greater understanding and appreciation for it. The state is made up of eight major islands, - [Russian Language Day](https://northwestwinterfest.com/2021/05/russian-language-day/) - Russian Language Day June 6th is an annual celebration of the seventh most spoken language in the world: Russian. In addition to this, Aleksandr Pushkin, a poet who is considered the father of modern Russian literature, is also honored on this day. Russian Language Day was founded in 2010 by UNESCO as part of - [National Caribbean American Month](https://northwestwinterfest.com/2021/05/national-caribbean-american-month/) - National Caribbean American Month June marks the celebration of National Caribbean American Month. In 2006, the current president of the United States of America at the time, George Washington Bush, declared June as the month to recognize the significant contributions of Caribbean-Americans to the United States such as more diversity and a broader landscape - [African American Music Appreciation Month](https://northwestwinterfest.com/2021/05/african-american-music-appreciation-month/) - African American Music Appreciation Month June has been the month of appreciation for the contributions of African-American musicians, composers, singers, and songwriters since 1979 when President Jimmy Carter set aside the month of June for this occasion. The creation of Black Music Month was put forth by Kenny Gamble, Ed Wright, and Dyana Williams and - [National Day of Sweden](https://northwestwinterfest.com/2021/05/national-day-of-sweden/) - National Day of Sweden June 6th is the National Day of Sweden being called “Sveriges Nationaldag” by Swedes. June 6th was chosen due to the fact that on that day in 1523 A.D. Gustav Eriksson Vasa was elected as king of Sweden after the break of the union between Sweden, Denmark, and Norway, and as - [Portuguese Language Day](https://northwestwinterfest.com/2021/04/portuguese-language-day/) - Portuguese Language Day Although not one of the six official languages of the United Nations, World Portuguese Day is recognized by the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). Portuguese is the 9th most popular language in the world with around 234 million speakers, most of them coming from Brazil. In fact, only about - [African World Heritage Day](https://northwestwinterfest.com/2021/04/african-world-heritage-day/) - African World Heritage Day May 5th was established as African World Heritage Day in November of 2015 by The United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization https://awhf.net/. This fund was created in 2006 to support the conservation and protection of Africa’s natural and cultural heritage. This day is an important celebration of the rich and - [National Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month](https://northwestwinterfest.com/2021/05/national-asian-american-pacific-islander-heritage-month/) - National Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month In 1978 Congress first passed the joint resolution which authorized the President to proclaim a week-long celebration of Asian and Pacific American heritage. On March 28th, 1979, President Jimmy Carter’s proclamation took place, and the first Asian and Pacific American Heritage week took place the week of - [Europe Day](https://northwestwinterfest.com/2021/05/europe-day/) - Europe Day Europe Day was introduced in 1985 by the European Communities, which was later renamed to be known as the European Union. May 9th is the day that commemorates the Schuman Declaration which was given in 1950 by French foreign minister, Robert Schuman. He proposed to unite the French and West German coal and - [The World Day for Cultural Diversity](https://northwestwinterfest.com/2021/05/the-world-day-for-cultural-diversity/) - Europe Day The World Day for Cultural Diversity, also known as Diversity Day, is celebrated every year on May 21st. This day urges everyone to do their part to bridge the gap between cultures, which according to the UN is essential for peace, development, and stability. The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) - [Cinco de Mayo](https://northwestwinterfest.com/2021/04/cinco-de-mayo/) - Cinco De Mayo Although Cinco de Mayo is a relatively minor holiday in Mexico, in the United States, Cinco de Mayo has evolved into a celebration of Mexican culture and heritage. This is particularly true in areas with large Mexican-American populations. This holiday celebrates the date of the Mexican army’s victory over France at the - [Chinese Language Day](https://northwestwinterfest.com/2021/04/chinese-language-day/) - Chinese Language Day With about 1.3 billion people speaking it today, Chinese is the most popular language in the world. Hundreds of different dialects are spoken throughout the country and each one has its own unique history and tradition. It is one of the six official languages of the UN and is recognized on April - [Spanish Language Day](https://northwestwinterfest.com/2021/04/spanish-language-day/) - Spanish Language Day With over 450 million native speakers and at least 3 million native speakers in 44 countries, it is needless to say the Spanish language is used throughout the world. There are 10 total dialects of the Spanish language, with each having its own culture and history. Mexico has the most Spanish-speaking natives ## Pages - [Home](https://northwestwinterfest.com/) - Northwest Winterfest is the Pacific Northwest’s brightest & largest holiday lantern display and cultural celebration. 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Free admission for all kids under 12. - [Hand-Painted Trees](https://northwestwinterfest.com/hand-painted-trees/) - Local artists' hand-painted lighted lantern trees! These wonderful and bright trees are on display at Northwest Winterfest, located around the... - [Directions](https://northwestwinterfest.com/directions/) - If you can't find us based on the Bright displays, then these directions might be just what you need! Find your way to the Brightest Holiday Lantern Festival! - [Northwest Winterfest Celebrates the African American Culture](https://northwestwinterfest.com/northwest-winterfest-celebrates-the-african-american-culture/) - African Americans have been in Spokane since 1880. though there were only 3 at the time. By 1885 there were 18 and by 1187 there were 38. - [Northwest Winterfest Celebrates the Culture of Bulgaria](https://northwestwinterfest.com/northwest-winterfest-celebrates-the-bulgarian-culture/) - The Bulgarian Community has been in the Spokane area since 2006. Today their are 35 residents that make up this culture group in the area! - [Ireland Culture Painted Tree](https://northwestwinterfest.com/irish-culture-painted-tree/) - Representing the Irish Culture in Northwest Winterfest is Sherri Urann. Her inspiration in painting this tree is in her roots! In fact, her ancestors... - [Northwest Winterfest Celebrates the Culture of China](https://northwestwinterfest.com/northwest-winterfest-celebrates-the-chinese-culture/) - Join us in celebrating Chinese Language Day on April 20th! This day is dedicated to learning about the history of the Chinese language and how it has shaped their culture. - [Northwest Winterfest Celebrates the Culture of Hmong](https://northwestwinterfest.com/northwest-winterfest-celebrates-the-hmong-culture/) - The Spokane Hmong Association (SHA) was founded as a cultural and social support organization in 1986 to help the Hmong refugees adapt to life and new challenges. - [Northwest Winterfest Celebrates the Native American Culture](https://northwestwinterfest.com/northwest-winterfest-celebrates-the-culture-of-native-america/) - The Native American culture is represented in Northwest Winterfest by the Coeur D’Alene Tribe! The current enrollment of members includes over 2,300 members! - [Northwest Winterfest Celebrates the Culture of Norway](https://northwestwinterfest.com/northwest-winterfest-celebrates-the-norwegian-culture/) - In the Pacific Northwest, the Norwegian Culture is represented by the Sons of Norway. - [Northwest Winterfest Celebrates the Culture of South Korea](https://northwestwinterfest.com/northwest-winterfest-celebrates-the-korea-culture/) - The Korean Culture is represented by the Spokane Korean Language School and the organization Korea Sister City at this year’s Northwest Winterfest! - [Pacific Islander Painted Tree](https://northwestwinterfest.com/pacific-islander-painted-tree/) - Our Cultural Tree representing the Pacific Islander culture this year is Remelisa Cullitan. - [Italy Painted Tree](https://northwestwinterfest.com/italy-painted-tree/) - The artist representing the culture of Italy is Drew Blincow! She claims that she has been an artist her entire life! - [Hungary Painted Tree](https://northwestwinterfest.com/hungary-painted-tree/) - Sara comes from a long lineage of artists on both sides of her family, so her creativity comes as naturally as snowflakes in winter! - Hungary & Finland Artist. - [Hmong Painted Tree](https://northwestwinterfest.com/hmong-painted-tree/) - The artist representing the Hmong culture is Maylea Moua! When asked about how long she has been an artist she claims “Practically since I could hold... - [National Caribbean American Month](https://northwestwinterfest.com/blog/national-caribbean-american-month/) - June marks the celebration of National Caribbean American Month. In 2006, the current president of the United States of America at the time... - [The World Day for Cultural Diversity](https://northwestwinterfest.com/blog/the-world-day-for-cultural-diversity/) - The World Day for Cultural Diversity, also known as Diversity Day, is celebrated every year on May 21st. - [Blog 2](https://northwestwinterfest.com/blog-2/) - Read the latest articles diving into the holidays of the world, learning the history, traditions, how to take part, and more! - [Blog](https://northwestwinterfest.com/blog/) - Read the latest articles diving into the holidays of the world, learning the history, traditions, how to take part, and more! - [National Hawaii Day](https://northwestwinterfest.com/blog/national-hawaii-day/) - National Hawaii Day July 5th is National Hawaii Day, a day to celebrate the 50th state to be granted statehood. - [African American Music Appreciation Month](https://northwestwinterfest.com/blog/african-american-music-appreciation-month/) - African American Music Appreciation Month June has been the month of appreciation for the contributions of African-American musicians, composers, singers... - [National Wine & Cheese Day - Switzerland](https://northwestwinterfest.com/blog/national-wine-cheese-day-switzerland/) - It comes as no surprise that Switzerland made it into the highlights for National Wine and Cheese Day! - [Chinese Language Day](https://northwestwinterfest.com/blog/chinese-language-day/) - Chinese Language Day With about 1.3 billion people speaking it today, Chinese is the most popular language in the world. Hundreds of different dialects are... - [Spanish Language Day](https://northwestwinterfest.com/blog/spanish-language-day/) - With over 450 million native speakers and at least 3 million native speakers in 44 countries, it is needless to say the Spanish language is used throughout the world. - [Portuguese Language Day](https://northwestwinterfest.com/blog/portuguese-language-day/) - Although not one of the six official languages of the United Nations, World Portuguese Day is recognized by the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and... - [Cinco De Mayo](https://northwestwinterfest.com/blog/cinco-de-mayo/) - Although Cinco de Mayo is a relatively minor holiday in Mexico, in the United States, Cinco de Mayo has evolved into a celebration of Mexican culture and heritage. - [African World Heritage Day](https://northwestwinterfest.com/blog/african-world-heritage-day/) - May 5th was established as African World Heritage Day in November of 2015 by The United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization... - [National Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month](https://northwestwinterfest.com/blog/national-asian-american-pacific-islander-heritage-month/) - In 1978 Congress first passed the joint resolution which authorized the President to proclaim a week-long celebration of Asian and Pacific American heritage. - [National Day of Sweden](https://northwestwinterfest.com/blog/national-day-of-sweden/) - June 6th is the National Day of Sweden being called “Sveriges Nationaldag” by Swedes. - [Russian Language Day](https://northwestwinterfest.com/blog/russian-language-day/) - Russian Language Day June 6th is an annual celebration of the seventh most spoken language in the world: Russian. - [National Anti-Boredom Month](https://northwestwinterfest.com/blog/national-anti-boredom-month/) - National Anti-Boredom Month Blog Did you know that the month of July is National Anti-Boredom Month? - [Day of the Flemish Community](https://northwestwinterfest.com/blog/day-of-the-flemish-community/) - Day of the Flemish Community July 11th marks the anniversary of the Battle of the Golden Spurs and as such is celebrated as the Day. - [National Pina Colada Day](https://northwestwinterfest.com/blog/national-pina-colada-day/) - National Pina Colada Day Piña coladas are known as the national drink of Puerto Rico. They also have a whole day dedicated to them! - [National Simplicity Day](https://northwestwinterfest.com/blog/national-simplicity-day/) - National Simplicity Day July 12th marks the annual celebration of National Simplicity Day which also honors Henry David Thoreau, a transcendentalist. - [National Wine & Cheese Day – Spain](https://northwestwinterfest.com/blog/national-wine-cheese-day-spain/) - Spain is yet another country that produces many wines and cheeses! - [National Wine & Cheese Day – France](https://northwestwinterfest.com/blog/national-wine-cheese-day-france/) - National Wine & Cheese Day – France One cannot help but think of France when wine and cheese are mentioned together, and it is to... - [National Drive-Thru Day](https://northwestwinterfest.com/blog/national-drive-thru-day/) - July 24th is National Drive-Thru day! This is something we are so accustomed to, but this used to not be a thing back in the day… - [National Wine & Cheese Day – Italy](https://northwestwinterfest.com/blog/national-wine-cheese-day-italy/) - Italian wine has a rich history that dates back many years. Wine is a key aspect of the Italians’ culture, and though Italian wine is popular today, it is crucial to note… - [National Wine & Cheese Day - Greece](https://northwestwinterfest.com/blog/national-wine-cheese-day-greece/) - Though feta cheese typically comes to mind when people think of the cheeses coming from Greece, there is actually a large assortment of cheeses... - [National Wine & Cheese Day - England](https://northwestwinterfest.com/blog/national-wine-cheese-day-england/) - The last country that we will highlight for National Wine and Cheese Day is England, but that does not mean that it is the last country out there that boasts delicious cheeses and wines... - [International Beer Day](https://northwestwinterfest.com/blog/international-beer-day/) - August 6th, the first Friday in August, is also the day that is known as International Beer Day. It is the perfect opportunity to celebrate beers from all over the world and take a look at the culture behind them. - [American Family Day & National Friendship Day](https://northwestwinterfest.com/blog/american-family-day-national-friendship-day/) - Save the Date Announcement Plus American Family Day & National Friendship Day We are so beyond excited to share with you… - [National Wine & Cheese Day – Scotland](https://northwestwinterfest.com/blog/national-wine-cheese-day-scotland/) - National Wine & Cheese Day – Scotland Though Scotland may not come to mind right away when thinking of countries most well-known for its wines... - [National Bowling Day](https://northwestwinterfest.com/blog/national-bowling-day/) - National Bowling Day Mark your calendars! This year August 14th is National Bowling Day, as it is an annual holiday observed on the second Saturday... - [National Disc Golf Day](https://northwestwinterfest.com/blog/national-disc-golf-day/) - National Disc Golf Day is on August 7th, which is conveniently on a Saturday. You know what this means… grab some friends, family members, or a combination and make a day out of it! - [India Painted Tree](https://northwestwinterfest.com/indian-painted-tree/) - The artist representing the culture of India this year is Sindhu Surapaneni. She has been an artist for about nine years and is passionate about depicting... - [Finland Painted Tree](https://northwestwinterfest.com/finland-painted-tree/) - Sara comes from a long lineage of artists on both sides of her family, so her creativity comes as naturally as snowflakes in winter! - Finland & Hungary Artist. - [Northwest Winterfest Celebrates the Culture of the Philippines](https://northwestwinterfest.com/northwest-winterfest-celebrates-the-filipino-culture/) - The Filipino culture is represented in Northwest Winterfest by the Gonzaga university Filipino American Student Union! - [Northwest Winterfest Celebrates the Culture of the Pacific Islands and Palau](https://northwestwinterfest.com/northwest-winterfest-celebrates-the-culture-of-the-pacific-islands-and-palau/) - The Pacific Island culture is represented in Northwest Winterfest by members of the Republic of Palau and Chuuk! - [Mexico Painted Tree](https://northwestwinterfest.com/mexico-painted-tree/) - Kimberlee Davis is the artist representing the culture of Mexico! She claims that she has been an artist her whole life! - [German Painted Tree](https://northwestwinterfest.com/german-painted-tree/) - The artists representing the German culture at this year’s Winterfest are Karin Daur Austin and Doctor Hans Behrens! Karin has been an artist since she... - [Native American Painted Tree](https://northwestwinterfest.com/native-american-painted-tree/) - Sidney Black Eagle is the artist representing the Native American culture from the Coeur d’Alene Tribe! - [Northwest Winterfest Celebrates the Culture of Cuba](https://northwestwinterfest.com/northwest-winterfest-celebrates-the-culture-of-cuba/) - In Cuba, Christmas is called Noche Buena. Noche Buena is all about the food! Families traditionally prepare food days in advance. - [Northwest Winterfest Celebrates the Culture of Finland](https://northwestwinterfest.com/northwest-winterfest-celebrates-the-finnish-culture/) - In the Pacific Northwest the Finnish Culture is represented through Finlandia Inland Northwest, an organization that was founded in 1970. - [Northwest Winterfest Celebrates the Culture of Germany](https://northwestwinterfest.com/northwest-winterfest-celebrates-the-german-culture/) - In the Pacific Northwest the Norwegian Culture is represented by the German American Society. The society was founded in 1897. - [Northwest Winterfest Celebrates the Culture of Guam](https://northwestwinterfest.com/northwest-winterfest-celebrates-the-culture-of-guam/) - The culture of Guam is represented by the Inland Northwest Chammoru group at this year’s Northwest Winterfest celebration! - [Entertainment](https://northwestwinterfest.com/entertainment/) - Learn about the wonderful and talented lineup of artists that will be performing live at Northwest Winterfest! - [Blog Posts](https://northwestwinterfest.com/blog-posts/) - Read the latest articles diving into the holidays of the world, learning the history, traditions, how to take part, and more! - [Northwest Winterfest Celebrates the Culture of India](https://northwestwinterfest.com/northwest-winterfest-celebrates-the-indian-culture/) - In the Pacific Northwest, the culture of India is represented through the Spokane Hindu community, Spokane Indian Youth Club, and the Spokane Indian community. - [Northwest Winterfest Celebrates the Culture of Ireland](https://northwestwinterfest.com/northwest-winterfest-celebrates-the-irish-culture/) - Spokane Irish Dance will be representing the Irish culture in the Inland Northwest for Northwest Winterfest this year! Irish Dance has been in the Inland Northwest for over 20 years. - [Northwest Winterfest Celebrates The Culture of Italy](https://northwestwinterfest.com/northwest-winterfest-celebrates-the-italian-culture/) - In the Pacific Northwest, the Italian culture is represented by the American Italian Club of Spokane and Cagli-Spokane Sister City Society! - [Northwest Winterfest Celebrates the Culture of Mexico](https://northwestwinterfest.com/northwest-winterfest-celebrates-the-mexican-culture/) - In the Pacific Northwest, the Culture of Mexico is represented through the Hispanic/Latinx Business and Professional Association. - [Northwest Winterfest Celebrates the Culture of Scotland](https://northwestwinterfest.com/northwest-winterfest-celebrates-the-scottish-culture/) - The Scottish Culture is represented at Northwest Winterfest by Lake City Highland Dance! - [Northwest Winterfest Celebrates the Culture of Pakistan](https://northwestwinterfest.com/northwest-winterfest-celebrates-the-culture-of-pakistan/) - We invite you to learn about some important winter holiday traditions in the Pakistani culture! - [Northwest Winterfest Celebrates the Culture of Sweden](https://northwestwinterfest.com/northwest-winterfest-celebrates-the-swedish-culture/) - In the Pacific Northwest, the Swedish Culture is represented through the Swedish Vasa Order, an organization that was founded in 1896. - [Northwest Winterfest Celebrates the Culture of Thailand](https://northwestwinterfest.com/northwest-winterfest-celebrates-the-culture-of-thailand/) - The Thai culture in the Spokane area is rather small, with less than 50 families representing Thailand in the area. - [Northwest Winterfest Celebrates the Culture of Vietnam](https://northwestwinterfest.com/northwest-winterfest-celebrates-the-vietnam-culture/) - The Vietnamese Community has been represented in the Spokane area since the early 1990s. Today there are nearly 1000 people of the Vietnamese culture group that live in the Spokane area! - [Cultures of the World](https://northwestwinterfest.com/cultures-of-the-world/) - Northwest Winterfest is a cultural celebration featuring all the different cultures from around the world and how they celebrate the holidays... - [Norway Painted Tree](https://northwestwinterfest.com/norway-painted-tree/) - Sidney Black Eagle is this year's artist representing the Norwegian culture! - [Brazilian Painted Tree](https://northwestwinterfest.com/brazilian-painted-tree/) - Camila grew up in Brazil. She says she always looked forward to Christmas, her favorite holiday. To Camila, Christmas is more than... - [China Painted Tree](https://northwestwinterfest.com/chinese-painted-tree/) - The artist representing the Chinese culture is Ling Luo Bower. Her inspiration for this tree was holiday gifts. Ling Luo says, “During the Christmas season... - [Pakistani Painted Tree](https://northwestwinterfest.com/pakistani-painted-tree/) - Our Cultural Tree representing the Pakistani culture this year is Sindhu Surapaneni, a 12-year-old young artist. - [Philippines Painted Tree](https://northwestwinterfest.com/filipino-painted-tree/) - Our Cultural Tree representing the Filipino culture this year is Charity Bagatsing Doyl. - [Sweden Painted Tree](https://northwestwinterfest.com/swedish-painted-tree/) - The artist for the Swedish culture’s painted tree is Annika Campbell. She claims to have been an artist since she first learned how to use a pencil! - [African American Painted Tree](https://northwestwinterfest.com/african-american-painted-tree/) - The artist representing the African and African American culture this year is Shantell Jackson. She has been an artist for about ten years! 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