Enjoy dozens of exciting international performances and unique cultural activities at the free 4th Annual Language Capital of the World Cultural Festival. Held in the heart of historic Old Monterey, adjacent to Downtown Monterey and Monterey’s Old Fisherman’s Wharf, the 4th Annual “Language Capital of the World Cultural Festival” will highlight Monterey’s rich language, culture, and international affairs capabilities, as well as its Sister City relationships. Fun for all ages, the free Festival will feature hundreds of performers of dances and authentic music from a variety of international cultures that represent many different languages.

The Festival will offer an array of ethnic crafts, interactive exhibits from the flagship foreign language and culture institutions of higher learning, as well as many language and culture mini-lessons. There will be delicious international food offered by many vendors from around the world.