Hispanic Heritage Celebration
Hispanic Heritage Month is a time in the U.S. from September 15th to October 15th that recognizes the contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans to the country’s history, heritage and culture. It also celebrates the independence days of several Latin American countries: Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua on September 15th, Mexico on…
Read More44th Welcome Reception for International Students
AMIS Atlanta’s Welcome Reception is an annual event that welcomes all international students and scholars in metro Atlanta’s colleges and universities through a free community-wide event. Our name, AMIS, is the French word for “friends” and symbolizes our purpose to promote cultural and global understanding through friendship and hospitality with international students and scholars. We…
Read MoreLion Dance Performance with Chris Young and Steel Dragon Lion Dance Troupe
Saturday, September 17th at 2 pm on the Southminster Manse Lawn across from the Mt. Lebanon Public Library Join Chris Young , owner of Gong Lung or Steel Dragon, a martial arts and lion dance studio in Ice House Studios in Lawrenceville, along with his Lions Dance troupe for an outdoor live Lion Dance performance…
Read MoreWelcoming Week 2022 Proclamation Signing and Naturalization/Citizenship Ceremony
We will kick off Welcoming Week 2022 with a proclamation signing by the Salt Lake County Mayor and mayors of cities in Salt Lake County. That will be followed by a citizenship ceremony so that the mayors in attendance will have the opportunity to welcome our newest naturalized US citizens.
Read MorePeople of the World: Meet-n-Greet
On the 3rd Wednesday of each month, we invite the community to join us at Common Market for an international Meet-n-Greet event. We’ll be featuring different educational facts, food and drink recipes, music and art, etc. from the different cultural groups living here in Charlotte. The event is free, community-focused, and open to the public–all…
Read MoreCelebrate Siouxland
On Saturday Sept. 17th, Unity in Action will be hosting Celebrate Siouxland, the largest Hispanic heritage celebration in the Siouxland area. The event will include a parade down Dakota Avenue at 11am and a festival to follow until 10pm. At the festival, there will be vendors of all kinds selling artwork, crafts, and food. There…
Read MoreWelcoming Burien 2022
Our Welcoming Burien 2022 event coordinated in collaboration with Discover Burien will mark its second year of bringing our community together in Town Square Park as Burien participates in the national Welcoming Week. This year’s theme is Where We Belong. On Saturday, September 17, 2022, from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., everyone is invited for…
Read MoreSouth Salt Lake Music and Cultural Interfaith Showcase
The South Salt Lake Music and Cultural Interfaith Showcase will bring together groups and individuals of different faiths and backgrounds to share there talents and special traditions with one another and the community.
Read MoreTHE COMMUNITY UNITY FEST
The Community Unity Festival provides a cross-cultural experience through music, spoken word, and creative visual arts designed to inform, inspire, transform and unify a diverse community. We explore historical trends and current events to learn lessons to address social injustice, rectify inequities and begin to celebrate diversity. We aim to foster an environment of open…
Read MoreDodge City, Kansas International Festival
The City of Dodge City and its partners are proud to present the 3rd annual Dodge City International Festival as part of our Welcoming Week festivities. Join your friends, family and neighbors downtown as we celebrate each other with an afternoon full of food, entertainment, live music and more!
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