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Celebrating the Tastes, Sounds and Spirit of Richardson

The annual Culture in The CORE event will take place on Saturday, Nov. 8. from Noon - 4 p.m. at Main Street Plaza, 105 S. Interurban St.

 

Culture in The CORE is a free, family-friendly event that takes place each fall and brings together Richardson’s diverse communities to have fun, to learn and to experience the music, dance, foods and arts of different cultures. 

 

Culture in The CORE will include a variety of local culinary options, drinks, shopping and live entertainment. Popular vendors will also be in attendance, offering a selection of items for purchase.

 

Parking, which will be available at most public lots around Main Street Plaza, and admission is free.

Performances

Performances

DJ Joshua
​Chamber Music International
Polyphonic Dallas
Buddha's Light International Association
Nailah Noor Belly Dance
Pearce HS Folklorico
Bandan Koro, An African Drum & Dance Ensemble
The Heat Pearce High School
Anita N. Martinez Ballet Folklorico

Activities

Activites
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Water Marbling, Traditional Clothing Exhibition, Traditional Food and Drink Exhibitions
Main Street Plaza, The Raindrop of Dallas
The Raindrop of Dallas (RD) is a non-profit 501(c)(3), educational, charitable, social and cultural organization founded by Turkish-Americans in Dallas in 2005. RD aims to cultivate friendship and promote understanding of diverse cultures through its unique services to the community.

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Origami, Yoyo and Calligraphy Exhibitions
Main Street Plaza, Dallas Chinese Community Center
The Dallas Chinese Community Center (DCCC) provides a window of opportunity to share Chinese experiences with the DFW community. Dedicated to serving both the Asian and non-Asian communities, DCCC, cultivates mutual understanding and establishes common values between Chinese and mainstream society in the U.S.

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Kid's Zone
Main Street Plaza
Face painting, balloon art, inflatables and more.

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Bark Park
Main Street Plaza
A place for your furry friends, featuring fresh water, toys and an obstacle course.

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Bike Parking
Main Street Plaza
Park and play.

Event and Parking Map

A large parking lot is located at Texas Street and Kaufman Street for festivalgoers, with overflow parking available at the RISD Admin. Campus and on most nearby streets.

Click either map below for a closer look.

Maps
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Vendors, Restaurants and Community Partners

Visit our participating CORE District restaurants and retailers during the festival and help support our local economy.

Vendors
  • Chamber Music International

  • Richardson Symphony Orchestra

  • Richardson Community Band

  • Sun Lee Taekwondo

  • Dialogue Institute Dallas

  • Richardson Office of Emergency Management

  • Richardson Public Library

  • Sahaja Yoga Meditation

  • International Buddha Progressive Society

  • Dallas Chinese Community Center

  • Tineo Peruvian Café

  • Bruster’s Richardson

  • Fusion Vibes Kitchen and Lounge

  • Okaeri Café

  • City of Richardson

  • Beyond the Bar

  • And more!

Cultual Booths

Cultural Booths

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Dialogue Institute Dallas

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League of Women Voters

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Raindrop of Dallas

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UTD International Center

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Tumbleweeds 4H Club

Youth Culture Committee

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Buddha's Light International Association

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Dallas Chinese Community Center

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UTD Dallas Musical Outreach

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