Festival of
Cultures
Saturday, May 9, 2009
Food, Music, Dance, Crafts, Exhibits
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Festival of
Cultures Food, Music, Dance, Crafts, Exhibits |
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Free Family Event
Mission When and Where What Organizers Sponsorship Newsletter The Charlottesville Festival of Cultures celebrates the linguistic and cultural diversity in our local regional community as well as increases awareness, understanding, and appreciation.. It provides an opportunity for building a bridge of communication between new Americans and established residents. The Festival creates a friendly and welcoming environment that fosters tolerance and respect for all residents in our community. We envision the Festival as a gathering place where all can meet, share in, and learn about each others' cultures. The first Festival of Cultures took place in May of 2004. Our sixth annual Festival will be held on Saturday, May 9, 2009, from 10am to 4pm in Lee Park, (on Market Street, next to the public library, downtown Charlottesville).. The Festival of Cultures includes cultural booths, all-day entertainment (music, dance, song, storytelling), food and artisan vendors, hands-on cultural games and crafts, and resource agency information tables. If you would like to participate, click here for an application form. Who: Organizers and Volunteers The Charlottesville Festival of Cultures is coordinated by the Charlottesville City Schools Adult Learning Center with the involvement and support of many other individuals and organizations. If you would like to join the planning committee or volunteer at the Festival, please contact us. The Festival of Cultures depends on financial and in-kind support. We must fund-raise every year to keep the event going and growing. If you would like to support the Festival of Cultures, please contact Debbie at 245-2819 or Debra.Tuler@ccs.k12.va.us.
Newsletter: Community Culture Quilt
The culture quilt created last year by students at the Adult Learning Center will be raffled off at this year's Festival of Cultures. Raffle tickets are $1 each, or six for $5. They can be purchased either in advance or at the Festival itself. Proceeds go to support the Festival of Cultures. To purchase tickets in advance, please contact Debra Tuler. Charlottesville Festival of Cultures Return to
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