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Festival of Nations
International Institute's Festival of Nations: August 28-29, 2010
 

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A Celebration of Diversity in St. Louis

 

Saturday, August 28, 10am-7pm

Sunday, August 29, 10am-6pm

Admission and entertainment are FREE


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International Institute’s Festival of Nations is St. Louis leading multicultural celebration featuring:
  • traditional dance and music,
  • ethnic food,
  • cultural and educational exhibits,
  • folk art demonstrations,
  • and an international market.

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

Music & Dance
Listen to traditional music and song in Folk Grove. Dance and swing with traditional ethnic artists at the Forest Stage. See you local world music favorites at the World Music Stage. From Spanish flamenco to a Vietnamese dragon dance, from thundering Ivorian drums to Jewish klezmer, there is something for every taste.

Food & Drink
30+ food booths featuring delicate Bosnian baklava, Brazil's national dish feijoada, Ethiopian injera with doro wt, Filipino kebabs, and other mouth-watering ethnic treats!

Shopping
25+ gift booths selling African Drums, Israeli jewelry, Indian saris and other hand-made items.

Fun for all ages
Children's Area with ethnic storytelling, mask-making and other hands-on activities. 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. Stop at the World Sports Meadow to show off your strength in the caber toss. 

Global Corner
Learn about your cultural ancestry and your new immigrant neighbors. Visit informational booths from local community agencies and cultural organizations. 


 

Sponsorship Opportunities

Sponsorship opportunities for Festival of Nations starting at $4000, and advertising rates are extremely affordable. Please contact Kate Howell at howellk@iistl.org or  (314) 773-9090 x189 for more information.



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2009 Sponsors
Global Sponsors
Regional Arts Commission
Missouri Arts Council

Outreach Sponsors

National Sponsors
Boeing
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Nielsen
Webster

Regional Sponsors
El Mundo Latino
KWMU
National City
US Bank
Ernst & Young
Southwest Bank

Community Sponsors
Target


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