Fans of Latin American culture, especially salsa dancing, will definitely not want to miss Isla de Salsa '99, which takes place in Fukuoka Aug. 22.
Nearly 2,500 people are expected to be on hand for the event, which begins at 2 p.m. and finishes at 8 that evening. Sponsored by Tiempo Iberoamericano, a Fukuoka-based NGO that promotes Latin American culture, this year's event features dancers, musicians, and artists from Central and South America.
"The Isla de Salsa has become Japan's premier Latin American festival," says Santiago Herrera, the head of Tiempo Iberoamericano, "and we get people from all over the country, both Japanese and non-Japanese."
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