Festival of Nations
Start Date & Time:
August 23, 2008 at 10:00 AM
End Date & Time:
August 24, 2008 at 06:00 PM
Url: www.iistl.org/festival.php
Event Details:
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
The International Institute's Festival of Nations is held outdoors in the leafy urban setting of Tower Grove Park on the city's South Side, just steps away from the thriving International District. A free shuttle service will be available throughout the park. Parking is available in Tower Grove Park and on surrounding streets.
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
Sample dishes from 30-plus ethnic 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
Browse over two dozen gift booths selling Mexican glassware, Israeli jewelry, Indian saris and other hand-made items.
Fun for All Ages
Bring the kids to the Children's Area, which featres 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.
Cultural Corner
Learn about your cultural ancestry and your new immigrant neighbors. Visit informational booths from local community agencies and cultural organizations.
This event offers FREE ADMISSION.
