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Recent Lenape Cultural Fair in Prospect Park
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Commissioner Cumbo shares her experience at the recent Lenape Cultural Fair in Prospect Park, highlighting it as a vibrant celebration of indigenous culture.
- The fair featured traditional crafts, artwork, food, and performances
- Commissioner participated in craft-making activities with her son
- The event was well-attended and is planned to become an annual occurrence
Laurie Cumbo
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This weekend, I had an amazing time at a Lenape Cultural Fair in Prospect Park, which brought together indigenous artists from around the region.
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The traditional crafts, which is where I got these earrings, the traditional crafts, artwork, food, and performances at the fair were so joyful and alive.
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I was honored to participate in this vibrant celebration, and I'm thrilled that so many groups across our city are taking steps to listen to indigenous people and collaborate with them on events like this one.
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And I have to say, the event was packed.
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It was incredible.
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They had arts, craft making.
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My son made a doll out of corn husks that is just phenomenal.
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It was a great celebration of the heritage and culture.
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It's only gonna grow.
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I encourage everyone here to make sure that you check this out because it's going to be an annual event.