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Issue: 866 Date: 3/29/2007
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International Institute of St Louis
Festival of Nations has moved to August 25-26, 2007!
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2007 Festival of Nations Information
A Celebration of Diversity in St. LouisFestival of Nations is an outdoor multi-ethnic arts celebration featuring traditional dance and music, ethnic food, cultural and educational exhibits, folk art demonstrations, and international market. Presented by the International Institute and 125 ethnic organizations, the festival promotes awareness and understanding of our community's growing ethnic population. Festival of Nations is the largest event of its kind in our region.
When
Saturday, August 25 -10 am to 7 pmSunday, August 26 - 10 am to 6 pm
Where
Outdoors in the leafy urban setting of Tower Grove Park on the City's South Side. The event will take place nearest S. Grand and Arsenal, just steps away from the thriving International District. A free shuttle service will be available throughout the Park during most of the opening hours. Parking is available in Tower Grove Park and on surrounding streets.
Activities & Entertainment
Entertainment: Three stages of non-stop dynamic music and dance performances by traditional ethnic artists, local world music favorites and the finest traditional acoustic music and song. From Spanish flamenco to a Vietnamese dragon dance, from thundering Ivorian drums to Jewish klezmer, there is something for every taste.25+ food booths featuring delicate Bosnian baklava, Brazil's national dish feijoada, Ethiopian injera with doro wt, Filipino kebabs, and other mouth-watering ethnic treats!25+ gift booths selling Mexican glassware, Israeli jewelry, Indian saris and other hand-made items.Children's Area with ethnic storytelling, mask-making and other hands-on activitiesLearn about the International Institute and other agencies at our Community Organization BoothsAnd more attractions to be announced ... come and be a part of the fun!If watching isn't enough for you; test your dancing and athletic skills in the Village Green, where you can join in on informal, free dance lessons including Spanish Flamenco, popular Indian dancing and the Mexican Hat Dance or stop at the World Sports Meadow to show off your strength in the caber toss or learn Tai Chi and other athletic feats.
2006 World Sports Meadow Participants:
The Academy Fencing Club is going to demonstrate modern Olympic fencing and historical costume knight fights.
The Chinese Internal Arts Center will be demonstrating the martial art of tai chi at the festival through the different tai chi forms, the exercise of "push hands" and with the tai chi sword. They will also practice chi gong and encourage audience participation.Kabal Fencing of St. Louis will practice traditional Western swordsmanship, specifically the Italian training sword, the dueling sword, the dueling sabre and the rapier at the festival.St. Louis Scottish GamesShang Wu Chinese Kung Fu Association will be demonstrating the various forms of kung fu.Ticket Prices
Admission and entertainment is FREEFood and gifts are extraJoin the Fun in 2007!
Performers and Artisans - The majority of group members must be of the ethnic origin they are representing.
Food and Gift Booths - Each booth must be operated by members of the culture being represented. Exceptions are at the sole discretion of the Festival of Nations committee. The festival is an opportunity for people of all cultures to work in harmony, leaving behind past or present conflicts in other parts of the world.Information Booths - Non-profit organizations are invited to reserve space at Festival of Nations to promote community activities, services to new Americans and special events. Space must be rented in the name of the non-profit organization (e.g., service agency, house of worship, neighborhood/ethnic organization).
Please contact Christina Juelfs, Community Relations Specialist, at (314) 773-9090, ext. 121, or email juelfsc@iistl.org for more information or to be added to the mailing list. Booth rental fee information will be available in Spring 2007.The International Institute reserves the right to deny participation in Festival of Nations to any individual or group for any reason. No campaigning or political promotions of any nature will be permitted on the grounds of the festival or during the parade.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Sponsorship opportunities for Festival of Nations starting at $1,500, and advertising rates are extremely affordable. Please contact Shawna Brinson at (314) 773-9090 x117 for more information. |
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