The Bronx celebrated its diversity at a recent cultural festival in Norwood. Assemblyman Mark Gjonaj and Councilman Andrew Cohen hosted the annual International Family Day on Saturday, August 13 at East 205th Street between Bainbridge Avenue and East 204th Street. The spectacular celebration featured delicious food from across the globe, live musical performances, face painting, balloon art, bounce houses, a dunk tank, hayrides and giveaways.
Renaissance Youth Center’s Music With A Message sang their hearts out at the festival.
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District Attorney Darcel Clark (c) met Aleksander Nilaj (back, l), Albanian American Open Hand Association president and his son, Daniel (front, l) and Tony Musaj (back, r), Albanian American Open Hand Association vice president and his son, Emanuel (front, r) at the celebration.
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Community Board 7’s Barbara Stronczer, first vice chairwoman; Dilleta Pina, Senior Services Committee board member and Andrew Sandler, district manager with District Attorney Clark.
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Tony Musaj worked his culinary magic grilling up several tasty treats for guests.
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Assemblyman Gjonaj served up some delicious hot dogs to festivial goers.
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Musician Edwin Watt (back, c) met his fans (l-r) Annabella Nilaj, Mariana Musaj, Niki Musaj, Emanuel Musaj, Daniel Nilaj and Mire Nilaj after his performance.
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