International Festival of Fashion a success

Easther from Sudan.

Despite the wintery weather, more than 125 people attended the YWCA’s of Mankato’s second annual International Festival of Fashion at Red Sky Lounge to celebrate diversity with style.

Guests were treated to a night full of fashion, ethnic foods from around the world, traditional dances and songs, and artwork and crafts created by local immigrants and refugees.

The event also provided a great opportunity for people to connect with each and to learn more about each other's cultural backgrounds, showcasing Mankato's rich diversity.

Proceeds from this event will fund the YWCA’s Walking in Two Worlds program, which serves immigrant and refugee women and children.

Following are photos of this year's models. Photos taken and provided by Juan Carlos.

Cameroon	Cameroon	Cameroon
Ghana	Kenya	Nigeria
Nigeria	Nigeria	Nigeria
Somalia	Somalia	Somalia
Togo	Sudan	Sudan
Sudan	Jamaica	Costa Rica
Colombia	Nicaragua	Venezuela
India	Nepal	Nepal
Korea	Korea	Korea
Laos	Laos	Laos
Philippines	Vietnam	Kazakhstan
Uzbekistan	Pakistan	Saudi Arabia

Thank you to our event sponsor:

Special thanks to:

Curt and Debbie Fisher, Blue Tang Inn

Good One Productions

Juan Carlos

Karen Lang

Mo Alsadig

MRCI

Jose Montanez, Ornamental Iron Work

Mankato Area Public Schools' Adult Basic Education staff

Minnesota State University, International Student Office

Red Sky Lounge

South Central College Printing Services

Yaeger Bus Service

Walking in Two Worlds Volunteer Committee