Photo and Video Highlights from the Soka Arts, Music & Food Festival

June 06, 2023
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People wait outside food trucks during the festival

The Soka Arts, Music & Food Festival opened a new chapter in Soka University of America’s connection with the Southern California community. The festival, attended by 2,300 people, featured musical performances from contemporary artists, delicious food and drink, and family activities from balloon animals to inflatable slides. The day-long event on May 6 also marked the anniversary of the university’s dedication in 2001. Enjoy these photo and video highlights from the festival!

Student dancers perform during the festival
Neil Frances performs at the Soka Arts, Music & Food Festival
People walk through archways titled Wisdom, Courage, and Compassion across the walkways through Peace Lake.
Gaby Moreno sings during the Soka Arts, Music & Food Festival
An SUA student plays the trombone during a performance at the Soka Arts, Music & Food Festival
A student dance group performs during the festival
A student dance group performs during the festival
A student dance group performs during the festival
Biianco performs during the festival
President Ed Feasel addresses the crowd during the festival
A student group performs during the festival
A student dancer performs during the festival
Jazzy Ash performs during the festival
A student group plays the drums during the festival
A crowd of people dance during the festival
The Nandos drummer is drumming in sunglasses on stage at the festival