Students from the International Institute of Martial Arts demonstrate various martial arts techniques at the City of San Marcos Carnival of Cultures Sunday. Photo: Gina Yarbrough
By Gina Yarbrough
SAN MARCOS–An international carnival featuring representatives from diverse cultures in San Marcos was held Sunday at the San Marcos Civic Center.
The annual Carnival of Cultures celebrated the city’s unique multi-ethnic diversity with entertainment, food, activities, and arts and crafts.
Entertainment included a flag contest award presentation, library puppet show, Mexican, Polynesian, hip-hop, Native American, Zumba, and Samba dancers, and a martial arts demonstration.
The event was sponsored by Pacific, Sprinter, Welk Resorts, John Robert Powers, Cricket and Vallecitos Water District.