With the Mayflower Park Hotel’s direct connection to Westlake Center, the festive events are just a Monorail ride away.  Festál is a year-long series of FREE events at the Seattle Center honoring the cultural richness and diversity of the Pacific Northwest. Saturday, August 27th and Sunday, August 28th (11am-5pm), experience the cultural roots and contemporary influences of Tibet through live performances, visual arts, hands-on activities, food, games, and a lively marketplace.  Join in a group dance, create a Sand Mandala and learn about the ancient art of herbal medicines. Tibet’s ancient and modern history is woven through Tibet Fest, which seeks to preserve this centuries-old cultural tradition with artwork, dance and discussions of the Tibetan people. Explore the rituals and traditions of Tibet with handmade arts & crafts, prayer flags, children’s activities and traditional food.