From Deseret News archives:
Muslim Festival attracts crowds
Event emphasizes multi-ethnic diversity, mutual tolerance
In the acoustic bowl near that library's glass wall, Maryam Muhammad, who came from Georgia, was singing to the guitar music of her husband, Jose Bonilla.
"Peace on earth, love for all the world to see! As-Salaam-Alaikum," sang Muhammad, wrapping up a number.
The pair, who make up the group Royal Heritage Ensemble, was among more than a dozen performers representing worldwide cultures. They included Chinese, the Bien Flamenco music and dancing troupe, dancers from India, Pakistanis, child violinists taught in the Suzuki method, Bosnian performers and others.
According to organizers, several hundred people were attracted to the event. An e-mail says the festival was intended to emphasize "multi-ethnic diversity, mutual understanding and tolerance."
A group called Earthwards Network was presenting something called peace trees.
The Muslim Girl Scouts of Utah, Troop 496, was offering henna tattoos for $3 to $5. The designs are drawn on the skin by expert Sscouts or leaders.
Ten Thousand Villages offered handicrafts from third world countries.
Green Party of Utah sported a poster, "Bring Our Sons Home!"
Utah Wilderness Alliance urged "Protect Wild Utah."
Catholic Community Services was promoting "immigrants and refugees resettlement."
"Israeli Water Apartheid" was the theme of the booth by "Utahns for a Just Peace in the Holy Land." It featured posters with photographs of a wall being constructed by Israel.
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