Another cultural event in the Seattle area has been canceled due to concerns over heightened immigration enforcement actions.
The Pacific Northwest Folklorico Festival that began in Burien in 2022, which highlights the dance art form deeply rooted in Mexican history, won’t happen this year. Joyas Mestizas, a nonprofit based in Burien that puts on the event, announced the cancellation earlier this month in a post on social media.
“We are angry at the ICE raids and racist immigration policies that tear families apart, and in canceling our event we commit to prioritizing the safety of our community,” the post read…