Aizen Cruz of the Kinnaly Lao Traditional Music & Dance Troupe performs a Laotian dance as the Hanuman Monkey Warrior on the plaza stage outside the accesso ShoWare Center. The troupe was one of many acts that performed during the Kent International Festival last Saturday. MARK KLAAS, Kent Reporter

A young Folklore Mexicano Tonantzin dancer performs during the Kent International Festival in the sun-spangled plaza of the accesso ShoWare Center last Saturday. MARK KLAAS, Kent Reporter

Tommie Burton, left, and John Lewis of the Sherrill Mitchell & JLM Worshippers perform at KIF. MARK KLAAS, Kent Reporter

The Kent-based Saqra’s School of Bellydance perform at KIF. MARK KLAAS, Kent Reporter

Kinnaly Lao Traditional Music Dance Troupe performs. MARK KLAAS, Kent Reporter