06/17/2026
IFF Celebrating 37 Years of Unity, Culture, and America's 250th Anniversary.
Dear Friends, Sponsors, Community Leaders, Volunteers, and Supporters,
As we reflect on the success of the 37th International Spring Festival held this past April, I would like to express my sincere gratitude to everyone who helped make this year's celebration a remarkable success.
This year's festival was especially meaningful as we joined communities across the nation in commemorating America's 250th Anniversary. For 250 years, America has been strengthened by the contributions of people from diverse cultures and backgrounds. The International Spring Festival proudly reflects these values by bringing together communities in a spirit of unity, understanding, and mutual respect.
For thirty-seven years, the International Spring Festival has served as one of the region's premier multicultural events, celebrating the traditions, music, dance, art, and cuisine of cultures from around the world. The festival has become a cornerstone event for Montgomery County, Bucks County, and the Greater Philadelphia region, fostering cultural awareness, community engagement, and lasting friendships among people of all backgrounds.
Recognizing the opportunity to expand our impact beyond a single annual event, four years ago we established the International Festival Foundation (IFF). Through the Foundation, we transformed a one-day festival into a year-round multicultural organization dedicated to education, community service, cultural exchange, health awareness, youth development, and civic engagement. Today, the Foundation continues to strengthen communities through educational programs, health fairs, outreach initiatives, and partnerships with schools, nonprofits, businesses, and government agencies.
We are deeply grateful for the longstanding support of the North Penn School District and Lansdale Borough whose partnership has helped provide a welcoming home for the festival. We also thank the Montgomery County Commissioners, State Senators, State Representatives, local elected officials, community leaders, and countless organizations whose encouragement and participation have contributed to our success over the years.
On a personal note, I am honored to have been involved with the International Spring Festival for the past 25 years. During that time, I have served in various capacities, including volunteer, committee member, and committee chair for Entertainment, Technology, Operations, and other key leadership roles. Today, serving as President of the International Festival Foundation is both a privilege and a responsibility that I cherish deeply.
What began as a one-day celebration 37 years ago has evolved into a year-round organization dedicated to building bridges across cultures, communities, and generations. Together, we will continue to celebrate diversity, strengthen our communities, and honor the values that have made both our nation and our organization successful.
Thank you for your continued support and partnership.
Sincerely,
Manish Ingle
President
International Festival Foundation (IFF)
International Spring Festival (ISF)
