International Institute Festival of Nations August 25, 2007

Festival of Nations is a multi-ethnic celebration featuring dance, music, food, cultural and educational exhibits, folk art, and an international market. Presented by the International Institute and 125 ethnic organizations, the festival promotes awareness of our community’s ethnic populations. It is the largest local event of its kind.

DATES: Saturday, August 25 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Sunday, August 26 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

VENUE: 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.

PRICES: Admission and entertainment are FREE; food and gifts are affordably priced.

ENTERTAINMENT: Three stages of performances -- traditional artists, world music favorites, and acoustic folk songs. From Spanish flamenco to a Vietnamese dragon dance, there is something for every taste!

EXPERIENCE:

• 40 food booths featuring Bosnian delicate baklava, Brazil’s national dish feijoada, Ethiopian injera with doro wat, Filipino kebabs, and other mouth-watering ethnic treats!
• 40 gift booths selling African drums, Israeli jewelry, Indian saris and other hand-made items
• Children’s Area with ethnic storytelling, mask-making, and trying on costumes from Worldways Children’s Museum
• Attempt the Scottish caber toss in the World Sports Meadow
• Try belly-dancing and Indian kuchipudi on the Village Green
• Learn about the International Institute and other agencies at our Community Organization Booths

Official Website: http://www.iistl.org/events/festival.asp