CFFS 2022 – Opening Night: Celebrations From Around the World! [In-Person Only]
To accommodate evolving public health recommendations regarding COVID-19, we are using a hybrid virtual-and-in-person festival model in 2022. There are three categories of festival pass: VIRTUAL, IN-PERSON, and HYBRID (virtual AND in-person), all available here. Vaccination and DOUBLE-masking are required for NWFF patrons!
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**Co-presented with the Seattle ReCreative and Scarecrow Video’s Children’s Hour**
Join the party in the NWFF lobby on opening day, 5:30pm, to get crafty with Seattle ReCreative’s global celebration craft time. Choose between making Japanese Koi Kites, Australian Dot Drawings, or Indian Paper Flowers – or all three! Everyone in the family can participate.
5:30pm - Craft Time w/ Seattle ReCreative!
Seattle ReCreative is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting creativity, community and environmental stewardship through creative reuse & art education.
During Opening Night’s craft time, choose between making Japanese Koi Kites, Australian Dot Drawings, or Indian Paper Flowers (pictured) – or all three! Everyone in the family can participate.
7:00pm - Scarecrow Video's Children's Hour
7:00pm - Look, Listen and Learn - Let's Celebrate! Episode
La Rama, Carnaval, New Yam Festival, Lunar New Year! Do any of these celebrations sound familiar to you? In this episode of Look, Listen and Learn, Auntie Lena and Possum learn about the many different ways that people celebrate all over the world. Join Possum’s friends in these fun and creative activities:
Reading – Emme Lee and Miss Rosa read “Let’s Celebrate: Special Days Around the World” by Kate DePalma at the Woodland Park Zoo.
Cooking – AnnaLucia and Mr. Tomas make nachos, their favorite celebration dish.
Art – Miss Erin makes a chochin, or Japanese paper lantern, to hang for Obon Festival at The Wing Luke Museum.
Music – Nadia and Mr. Chris learn about a Christmas tradition in Veracruz, Mexico called “La Rama” and sing a traditional song together at the Tukwila Community Center.
- Purchase your ticket through Brown Paper Tickets; come to the show!
- You can also purchase a ticket on the day of the screening at Northwest Film Forum’s box office (1515 12th Ave, Seattle).
- If you have purchased a Hybrid or In-Person-Only Festival Pass, we’ll be able to look you up at Will Call by the name you purchased under.
For the sake of public safety, NWFF patrons ages 5+ will be required to present proof of COVID-19 vaccination and to double-mask while in the building. Disposable masks are available at the door for those who need them.
NWFF is adapting to evolving recommendations to protect the public from COVID-19. Read more about their policies regarding cleaning, masks, and capacity limitations here. We reserve the option to shift the festival to virtual-only on short notice.
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For the sake of public safety, NWFF patrons ages 5+ will be required to present proof of COVID-19 vaccination and to double-mask while in the building. Disposable masks are available at the door for those who need them.
NWFF is adapting to evolving recommendations to protect the public from COVID-19. Read more about their policies regarding cleaning, masks, and capacity limitations here. We reserve the option to shift the festival to virtual-only on short notice.