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Alexandria, VA—The second annual Vietfest kicked off Saturday with the aroma of spring rolls and pho in the air and touching tributes to South Vietnamese and American war veterans. The theme of the festival this year showcased the three culturally distinct, yet unified, regions of the country of Vietnam; the north, the central, and the south.   Located outdoors at …

By Michelle Phipps-Evans A warm Saturday in June attracted several people to the annual Lotus & Water Lily Festival at the Kenilworth Park and Aquatic Gardens in Northeast Washington, D.C. Visitors enjoyed a display of lotus and water lilies in full bloom, gardening workshops, traditional Asian and African dancing performances, face painting, lotus tea tasting, art creations and more. Co-sponsored …