Golden afternoon sun washed over El Presidio de Santa Bárbara State Historic Park on Sunday as the deep reverberation of Japanese taiko drums, the vivid movements of Filipino folk dancing and the dynamic energy of modern breakdancing kicked off the Asian American Neighborhood Festival. The open air buzzed with music and color, instantly immersing visitors […]
Carly Lindblad, Noozhawk Contributing Writer
Carly Lindblad is the 2026 Erin Graffy Journalism Fellowship recipient for student journalists, a program established by the late Erin Graffy’s family in memory of the Santa Barbara author, writer and Old Spanish Days Fiesta historian. Carly is a senior at Dos Pueblos High School and a member of the award-winning DP Yearbook team.
