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TweetOn Friday May 14, the Latin and Arab worlds collide to bring the 5th Arab Latin Fiesta returns after a 3 year hiatus.
Here’s the official media release:
A Seductive Oasis in the Heart of Vancouver
Dancer and Restaurateur Revive Arab Latin Fiestas
Vancouver, BC, Canada – While the rain dampens Vancouverites’ dreams of sunny vacations, one event promises an exotic escape: the Arab Latin Fiesta. Founded in 2005 by Israel-born Cuban dancer Chen Lizra of Latidos Productions and Lebanese- born Mona Chaaban of Mona’s Fine Lebanese Cuisine, the 5th edition of the event is back after a three year hiatus to re-stimulate the senses of diners and partygoers with the sounds, smells, and tastes of the Middle Eastern and Latin worlds.
Attended by 300 people each night during its three-year run, the event fuses the sensuality of two cultures: the belly dancing of the Middle East, and the seductive and sexy Latin world. The two founders also proved how women of conflicting nationalities could collaborate on a successful event. Producer Chen Lizra says, “The Arab Latin Fiesta is a magical experience. You walk into a Lebanese oasis, and experience two great shows by some of the best performers in the city. We take you away for one night as if you traveled. It’s an event not to be missed!”
A hookah room is available for the free-spirited, and two shows entertain diners and spectators each night. The first event on Friday, May 14 features Flamenco dancing by Karen Flamenco, and a belly dancing show by Shivaun Corry and Lana Gabor. Friday, June 18 introduces Portal a Tango and another belly dancing show.
Event schedule
7:00-9:30pm – Dinner (fixed menu, reservations required) 9:30pm – Show #1 10:00-11:00pm – Music and dancing 11:00pm – Show #2 11:30-2:00am – Music and dancing
Location: 1328 Hornby Street, Vancouver BC V6Z 1W5. Minors allowed. Tickets: $7 with purchase of $30 fixed menu dinner, or $15 for shows only.
Tickets
To purchase tickets, visit www.latidosproductions.com/services_private_lessons.php or call 604-708-2170. For dinner reservations, call Mona’s at 604-689-4050.
About Latidos Productions and Mona’s Fine Lebanese Cuisine
Dancer Chen Lizra founded Latidos Productions in 2005 to bring Latin sabor (flavour) to people’s lives. Latidos teaches professional Cuban dances like Reggaeton and Afro-Cuban Movements, and leads private tours to Cuba. Nicknamed “La Cubanita de Israel” by Cuban locals, Lizra is a member of the International Dance Council and an award-winning entrepreneur. www.latidosproductions.com
Voted Best Lebanese Cuisine in Vancouver, former Anthropologist Mona Chaaban brings her Middle Eastern cultural experiences to this restaurant, which boasts authentic Lebanese cuisine and live music and dance performances on weekends. www.lebanesecuisine.shawbiz.ca
For more information on Karen Flamenco, visit www.karenflamenco.com. For more information on Portal a Tango, visit www.portalatango.com.
Media Contact Sandra Garcia, Publicist sandra [at] middlechildmarketing.com | 1.604.721.0030
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