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Donate to Festival of NationsAdmission to the festival is free, but we ask for donations to ensure that we can continue to provide a great Festival of Nations experience. Donations support the festival and the many programs of the International Institute.

Please help us today!

www.festivalofnationsstl.org/donate

The International Institute is our region’s Welcoming Center for New Americans.

Visit www.iistl.org to learn more.

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Food Booths

Scottish - 1Vietnamese - 2Turkish - 3Thai - 4Eritrean - 5Haitian - 6Asian Indian - 7Romanian - 8Kurdish - 9Filipino - 10Argentine - 11Bhutanese - 12American - 13Jamaican - 14Spanish - 15Afghan - 16Mexican - 17Chinese - 18Polish - 19Belizean - 20Bulgarian - 21Thai - 22French - 23Puerto Rican - 24Nepalese - 25Greek - 26Caribbean - 27Ethiopian - 28Japanese - 29Bosnian - 30Mexican - 31Iranian - 32Filipino - 33Cajun - 34Cuban - 35Italian - 36Senegalese - 37Turkish - 38Chinese - 39Brazilian - 40German - 41

World Bazaar

Irish - 1Turkish - 2Asian Indian - 3Mexican - 4Senegalese - 5Peruvian - 6Zambian - 7Russian - 8Canadian - 9Congolese - 10Guatemalan - 11Chinese - 12Malian - 13Iranian - 14Ugandan - 15Ecuadorian - 16Togolese - 17Afghan - 18Nepalese - 19Kenyan - 20Bhutanese - 21Honduran - 22Chinese - 23Ghanaian - 24Zimbabwean - 25Greek - 26Polish - 27Senegalese - 28Ecuadorian - 29Thai - 30Kenyan - 31Nepalese - 32Bolivian - 33Asian Indian - 34Guinean - 35West African - 36Bengali - 37

See map on back cover for booth location.(ethnicity - booth number)

Community Booths

American Red CrossBig Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern MissouriBilingual International Assistant Services (Henna Booth)Christian Friends of New AmericanCivitas AssociatesConcordia TurnerCover MissouriDiversity Awareness PartnershipFriendship InternationalGreat Rivers Greenway DistrictGreater St. Louis Federal Executive BoardHealth Protection & Education ServicesImmigrant & Refugee Women’s ProgramInterfaith Partnership of Greater St. Louis (World Religions)Migrant & Immigrant Community Action ProjectMPACTPartners in Sustainable Development InternationalPlanned Parenthood of the St. Louis RegionRegional Arts Commission (Kids Music Workshop)Saint Louis Art Museum (Artisans Way)The St. Louis New American Alliance (East Festival Information Booth)St. Louis Office for Developmental Disability ResourcesSt. Louis Rescue & Restore CoalitionSt. Louis Sister Cities Program of the World Trade Center (Global Corner)St. Louis Symphony (Artisans Way)Taiwan Buddhist Tzu Chi FoundationViva Brasil Association in St. Louis

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ContentsWelcome ......................................................................... 2Lost Person ................................................................... 2First Aid ......................................................................... 2Committee List ............................................................... 3International Institute of St. Louis: About Us .................. 7Saturday Schedule ....................................................... 12Sunday Schedule ......................................................... 13Festival Shuttle ...............................................................21Additional Attractions .................................................... 22Festival Site Map ........................................... Back Cover

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Check out St. Louis’ online multicultural

calendar & website

www.stlthei.orgTravel the globe without leaving St. Louis. We are your site for everything multicultural – events, restaurants, news, film, books, andmore! Our content is generated by you, thereader, in partnership with the InternationalInstitute of St. Louis. We are looking forethnically themed events, blog posts, andrestaurants reviews.

Games ScheduleLife-size chess board and standard chess boards will be available all day for people to play for fun, provided by St. Louis Chess Club

Saturday All Day Chess - World Chess Hall of Fame1-2PM Mahjong - OCA St. Louis1:30-2:30PM Variety of participatory activities (hula hoops, hopscotch) - ACEC - American Czech CenterAll Day Kubb (Viking Chess) - International Institute

SundayAll Day Chess - World Chess Hall of Fame1-2PM Mahjong - OCA St. Louis1:30-2:30PM Variety of participatory activities (hula hoops, hopscotch) - ACEC - American Czech CenterAll Day Kubb (Viking Chess) - International Institute


Welcome to the International Institute’s 16th annual Festival of Nations…our region’s largest multicultural event! Festival of Nations is brought to you by the International Institute of St. Louis. Since 1919, we have been the St. Louis region’s Welcoming Center for New Americans. To learn more about us, visit our website at www.iistl.org.

Refer to the map on the back of this guide or our mobile-friendly website (www.festivalofnationsstl.org) to locate your favorite food booth or one of our many stages.

This year, we are featuring fun-filled entertainment on three stages and around the grounds. Catch professional-level dance and music troupes. Join in on toe-tapping, foot-stomping music performances featuring local ethnic and international favorites. Watch our Japanese top-spinner perform gravity-defying tricks as he moves around the festival grounds.

As always, entertainment at Festival of Nations is free for all to enjoy - thanks to our sponsors. A very special thanks to our presenting sponsor, Wells Fargo Advisors! To enhance your experience, check out …

The Wells Fargo Advisors Forest Stage, with different ethnic performance troupes each hour. It is located on a shady hill in Festival Center.

The Village Green in grassy Festival East, where you can join in and learn to dance!

The 7-Up World Music Stage, in Festival West with traditional and modern bands.

Our Enterprise Grand Stage in Festival East with a mix of great bands, dancers and singers.

Ethnic craft demonstrations, calligraphy, children’s crafts, an ethnic gift bazaar, and much, much more! And, of course…

Plenty of food!

Enjoy the International Institute’s Festival of Nations – a summer weekend in the park with the remarkable talents of 70 different ethnic groups!

Ed Seuc2016 Festival of Nations Chair

Lost PersonReport to the Enterprise Main Stage.

Lost & FoundIf you have lost a personal item, report to the Volunteer Check-In Booth near the Stupp Center. All lost items will be held at the International Institute for 90 days. Call (314) 773-9090 x127.

First AidThe First Aid booth is located in front of the Stupp Center.

Minor first aid is provided including a cooling station.

Also, First Aid Kits are available at all stages and the crafts area. For any serious injury or illness, call 911.

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Center, Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Islam, Baha’i, Baptist (Christianity), Church of Christ, Scientist, Roman Catholicism,Mormon Church, Community of Christ, Metro East Inter-Faith Partnership, Center for Sustainability and Spirituality, United Church of Christ, and Sikhism. For more information about the Interfaith Partnership, visit their website at www.interfaithstl.org.

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Kids Music WorkshopKids can make hand-held instruments throughout each day. Special event: join us Saturday and Sunday morning at 10:30 am, for a 1/2-hour workshop by JOIA; kids will learn to play a song on the instrument that they make. There will be a parade every hour on the hour for kids to participate in to show off their new instruments and music skills.

Beer GardenRelax in the shade and try some international and craft beers while listening to music from the World Music Stage. This year be sure to visit the new 4 Hands Brewery Company beer tasting booth.

World Sports & Games MeadowLearn how to play different sports and games in the world sports and games meadow. Try karate, hurling, cricket, or even your gymnastic skills!

Sports Schedule

Saturday 11AM-1PM Hurling and Gaelic Football - Gaelic

Athletic Club1PM-3PM Cricket - Missouri Youth Cricket

Association1:30PM-2:30PM ACEC-American Czech Center-Sokol

Gym - Gymnastics3PM-5PM Aikido St. Louis - Japanese Martial Art:

Aikido

Sunday 11AM-1PM Hurling and Gaelic Football - Gaelic


AssociationFive Star Senior Center - Tai Chi

1:30PM-2:30PM ACEC-American Czech Center-Sokol Gym - Gymnastics

3PM-5PM Aikido St. Louis - Japanese Martial Art: Aikido

Photo by Jerry Smith/International Institute


Festival of Nations CommitteesFestival Planning

Ed Seuc, Festival ChairAnna Crosslin, Festival DirectorCesar Figari, Assistant Director

Christina Juelfs, Assistant DirectorCarrie Brickey, Arts Coordinator

Gary Broome, Marketing CoordinatorKristen Rosen, Sponsor Coordinator

Arts Committee

Sheow Hwey Chang Ken Marshall Peggy Harris Monica McKissicJoni Hoscher Ciléia Miranda-Yuen

Protein Williams

Festival Committee

Diego Abente Blake HamiltonEmsada Bilkan Lara FallonNejra Bilkan Amparo Kollman-MooreKatie Brooks Kelly Moore Paul Costigan Hannah Rae Warrick Marisa Echevarria Mike Zambrana

Special thanks to the following organizations for providing groups of volunteers:

Ameren • De Smet Jesuit High School – Spanish Club • Eliot Unitarian Chapel• Holy Name of Jesus-Justice Grows • International Institute Board of Directors and Junior Board • J.W. Terrill Community Outreach • MasterCard Worldwide • Mary Institute

and St. Louis Country Day School • MasterCard Worldwide • Neighbors Are Friends • Parkway West High School – National Honor Society • St. Louis Community College • Saint Louis University’s Cook School of Business • Single in the City • South City Girls Meetup Group • Step Up! St. Louis • Thomas Jefferson School • US Bank • Webster

Educational School Psychology Association • Wells Fargo Advisors

A very special thanks to the many other staff and volunteers of the International Institute who are working throughout the

weekend to ensure a top-notch event for all!

In-Kind Support

Missouri School for the Blind St. Louis Earth DayHealth Protection & Education Services

Special Thanks to:

Dwight CavinsWayne CrosslinSaint Louis UniversitySt. Louis City Parks DivisionSouth Grand Business DistrictTower Grove Park

International Institute of St. Louis Board of Directors

Amit Shah, Chair Dipankar Bandyopadhyay Arindam Kar Ed Seuc Anh Pham-Nguyen, Vice Chair Galen Bingham Teri Lehman Alice TharenosFred Berger, Secretary Samira Boudiab Marcel Naddaf Sandy Tsai Phillip Klevorn, Treasurer Janice Cerny Kathleen Reeves Hannah VerityMary Heger, Immediate Past Chair Arvan Chan Jennifer Schwesig Erin WilliamsAnthony Gonzalez-Angel Marc Fairman

Other AttractionsFESTIVAL EAST LOCATION:

CalligraphyAn exploration of the many beautiful shapes found in writing systems around the world. From Chinese to Russian to Bulgarian — learn a little about how people write the same thing in different ways.

Henna HandsThe art of henna decorating has been practiced in Northern Africa, the Middle East, Southern Asia, and Europe. These temporary tattoos are typically used for celebrations. Fees vary. Proceeds benefit the Center for Survivors of Torture and War Trauma.

Citizens’ SquareStop on by the festival’s Citizens’ Square to learn about community services.

Artisan’s Way Visit our expanded offerings in Artisan’s Way. Artisan’s Way is geared to engage festival goers with hands-on educational experiences for the whole family. Make a Warli painting from India to take home. Watch a Congolese wood carver create beautiful works of art. If you’re lucky, you might even see Hiroshi Tada practicing his Japanese Top Spinning throughout the Festival.

Be sure to visit the Saint Louis Art Museum booth along Artisan’s Way and help create the “Fabric of St. Louis.” Each visitor will be given two squares of fabric to help demonstrate what makes St. Louis great; our diversity. You will be asked to decorate one square to use in the making a quilt to be displayed at FoN 2017, the other you are able to take home. How do you see yourself? What represents you? We want to know!

U.S. Bank Family Art & Crafts Explore the many cultures represented in St. Louis through craft projects for children. Stop by the tables located under the U.S. Bank Family Arts & Crafts sign and create a keepsake of the festival! Free face-painting!

Global Corner Visit our Global Corner to explore the cultures of St. Louis’ 15 sister cities through the eyes and ears of volunteers who support St. Louis’ 15 Sister City Committees. Use your very own passport and fill it out as you travel around this interactive learning center. The corner is sponsored by the St. Louis Sister Cities Program of the World Trade Center-St. Louis.

Village GreenTest your dancing and skills by joining in on informal, free dance lessons including Spanish Flamenco, Indian dancing and Middle Eastern belly dance. Many festival performers are your instructors.

Religions of the World Stroll among displays about the many religions of the world. Meet representatives from the Interfaith Partnership of Greater St. Louis and get your questions answered. This opportunity is being provided so that festival goers can have a casual means to learn about the similarities and differences among the many religions of our world. IFP’s members include a wide variety of faiths and faith-based institutions including Living Insights

Photo by Ron Anderson/International Institute

Photo by Wayne Crosslin/International Institute


Make it a full day at the Saint Louis Zoo.

See Polar Bear Point, Penguin & Puffin Coast

and the Children’s Zoo. But the fun doesn’t

stop there. Ride the Zooline Railroad and

marvel at over 800 land-dwelling animals.

Now that’s cool.

General admission is free. Make the most

of your experience by becoming a member.

To learn more, call (314) 781-0900 or

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Polar Bear Point.It’s a tundra of fun.

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Festival Shuttle ScheduleSaturday: 10 am - 8 pmSunday: 10 am - 7 pm

Blue Shuttle RouteSt. Louis University’s Marie Curie Parking Lot to Shuttle Stop #7 (East entrace of the festival)

SLU’s Marie Curie Parking Lot is located at 1100 Carr Lane Ave.

Directions from Interstate 64/Highway 40 Exit at Grand Blvd. travel south to Chouteau, turn left on Chouteau, go 1 block turn right on Carr Lane Ave. Go 1-1/2 blocks, parking lot will be on the left.

Directions from Interstate 44Westbound: Exit at Grand/Louisana turn left at top of ramp and proceed to light. Turn right at light on Grand. Travel north Chouteau, turn right on Chouteau, go 1 block turn right on Carr Lane Ave. Go 1-1/2 blocks, parking lot will be on the left.

Eastbound: Exit at Grand, turn left. Travel north Chouteau, turn right on Chouteau, go 1 block turn right on Carr Lane Ave. 1-1/2 blocks, parking lot will be on the left.


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About UsSince 1919, the International Institute of St. Louis has been helping immigrants and their families be productive Americans and championing ethnic diversity as a cultural and economic strength.

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About UsSince 1919, the International Institute of St. Louis has been helping immigrants and their families be productive Americans and championing ethnic diversity as a cultural and economic strength.

Our headquarters facility is located at the southern edge of our city’s thriving International District. We are a proud member of the United Way of Greater St. Louis, the St. Louis Regional Chamber, and the US Committee for Immigrants and Refugees.

Our Three Pillars of ServiceThe International Institute of St. Louis offers comprehensive adjustment services for refugees and immigrants in our community. In turn, these newcomers expand the richness of St. Louis’ diversity and help revitalize our economy.

Pillar 1: Immersion The Institute offers a variety of social and educational programs to alleviate poverty among some of our newest residents. Today, the Institute reaches more than 7,500 new Americans from 80 countries with a broad array of integrative services, including English classes, job placement, counseling and social work, refugee resettlement, translation and interpretation.

Pillar 2: Investment Immigrant entrepreneurs are valuable members of any city’s economy. The Institute offers technical assistance and micro-loans as well as urban gardening. In turn, immigrant entrepreneurs help revitalize the St. Louis economy.

Pillar 3: InclusionThe Institute produces the annual Festival of Nations, which showcases multicultural performances, demonstrations, and food. Offered free to the general public, the festival draws 100,000+ visitors together while raising money and awareness for people in need.

Together we can write success storiesJoin us in helping immigrants and refugees become independent and valuable contributors to the St. Louis community. Their presence results in a better St. Louis for us all.

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See Polar Bear Point, Penguin & Puffin Coast

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Festival Shuttle ScheduleSaturday: 10 am - 8 pmSunday: 10 am - 7 pm

Blue Shuttle RouteSt. Louis University’s Marie Curie Parking Lot to Shuttle Stop #7 (East entrace of the festival)

SLU’s Marie Curie Parking Lot is located at 1100 Carr Lane Ave.

Directions from Interstate 64/Highway 40 Exit at Grand Blvd. travel south to Chouteau, turn left on Chouteau, go 1 block turn right on Carr Lane Ave. Go 1-1/2 blocks, parking lot will be on the left.

Directions from Interstate 44Westbound: Exit at Grand/Louisana turn left at top of ramp and proceed to light. Turn right at light on Grand. Travel north Chouteau, turn right on Chouteau, go 1 block turn right on Carr Lane Ave. Go 1-1/2 blocks, parking lot will be on the left.

Eastbound: Exit at Grand, turn left. Travel north Chouteau, turn right on Chouteau, go 1 block turn right on Carr Lane Ave. 1-1/2 blocks, parking lot will be on the left.


Festival of Nations CommitteesFestival Planning

Ed Seuc, Festival ChairAnna Crosslin, Festival DirectorCesar Figari, Assistant Director

Christina Juelfs, Assistant DirectorCarrie Brickey, Arts Coordinator

Gary Broome, Marketing CoordinatorKristen Rosen, Sponsor Coordinator

Arts Committee

Sheow Hwey Chang Ken Marshall Peggy Harris Monica McKissicJoni Hoscher Ciléia Miranda-Yuen

Protein Williams

Festival Committee

Diego Abente Blake HamiltonEmsada Bilkan Lara FallonNejra Bilkan Amparo Kollman-MooreKatie Brooks Kelly Moore Paul Costigan Hannah Rae Warrick Marisa Echevarria Mike Zambrana

Special thanks to the following organizations for providing groups of volunteers:

Ameren • De Smet Jesuit High School – Spanish Club • Eliot Unitarian Chapel• Holy Name of Jesus-Justice Grows • International Institute Board of Directors and Junior Board • J.W. Terrill Community Outreach • MasterCard Worldwide • Mary Institute

and St. Louis Country Day School • MasterCard Worldwide • Neighbors Are Friends • Parkway West High School – National Honor Society • St. Louis Community College • Saint Louis University’s Cook School of Business • Single in the City • South City Girls Meetup Group • Step Up! St. Louis • Thomas Jefferson School • US Bank • Webster

Educational School Psychology Association • Wells Fargo Advisors

A very special thanks to the many other staff and volunteers of the International Institute who are working throughout the

weekend to ensure a top-notch event for all!

In-Kind Support

Missouri School for the Blind St. Louis Earth DayHealth Protection & Education Services

Special Thanks to:

Dwight CavinsWayne CrosslinSaint Louis UniversitySt. Louis City Parks DivisionSouth Grand Business DistrictTower Grove Park

International Institute of St. Louis Board of Directors

Amit Shah, Chair Dipankar Bandyopadhyay Arindam Kar Ed Seuc Anh Pham-Nguyen, Vice Chair Galen Bingham Teri Lehman Alice TharenosFred Berger, Secretary Samira Boudiab Marcel Naddaf Sandy Tsai Phillip Klevorn, Treasurer Janice Cerny Kathleen Reeves Hannah VerityMary Heger, Immediate Past Chair Arvan Chan Jennifer Schwesig Erin WilliamsAnthony Gonzalez-Angel Marc Fairman

Other AttractionsFESTIVAL EAST LOCATION:

CalligraphyAn exploration of the many beautiful shapes found in writing systems around the world. From Chinese to Russian to Bulgarian — learn a little about how people write the same thing in different ways.

Henna HandsThe art of henna decorating has been practiced in Northern Africa, the Middle East, Southern Asia, and Europe. These temporary tattoos are typically used for celebrations. Fees vary. Proceeds benefit the Center for Survivors of Torture and War Trauma.

Citizens’ SquareStop on by the festival’s Citizens’ Square to learn about community services.

Artisan’s Way Visit our expanded offerings in Artisan’s Way. Artisan’s Way is geared to engage festival goers with hands-on educational experiences for the whole family. Make a Warli painting from India to take home. Watch a Congolese wood carver create beautiful works of art. If you’re lucky, you might even see Hiroshi Tada practicing his Japanese Top Spinning throughout the Festival.

Be sure to visit the Saint Louis Art Museum booth along Artisan’s Way and help create the “Fabric of St. Louis.” Each visitor will be given two squares of fabric to help demonstrate what makes St. Louis great; our diversity. You will be asked to decorate one square to use in the making a quilt to be displayed at FoN 2017, the other you are able to take home. How do you see yourself? What represents you? We want to know!

U.S. Bank Family Art & Crafts Explore the many cultures represented in St. Louis through craft projects for children. Stop by the tables located under the U.S. Bank Family Arts & Crafts sign and create a keepsake of the festival! Free face-painting!

Global Corner Visit our Global Corner to explore the cultures of St. Louis’ 15 sister cities through the eyes and ears of volunteers who support St. Louis’ 15 Sister City Committees. Use your very own passport and fill it out as you travel around this interactive learning center. The corner is sponsored by the St. Louis Sister Cities Program of the World Trade Center-St. Louis.

Village GreenTest your dancing and skills by joining in on informal, free dance lessons including Spanish Flamenco, Indian dancing and Middle Eastern belly dance. Many festival performers are your instructors.

Religions of the World Stroll among displays about the many religions of the world. Meet representatives from the Interfaith Partnership of Greater St. Louis and get your questions answered. This opportunity is being provided so that festival goers can have a casual means to learn about the similarities and differences among the many religions of our world. IFP’s members include a wide variety of faiths and faith-based institutions including Living Insights

Photo by Ron Anderson/International Institute

Photo by Wayne Crosslin/International Institute


Welcome to the International Institute’s 16th annual Festival of Nations…our region’s largest multicultural event! Festival of Nations is brought to you by the International Institute of St. Louis. Since 1919, we have been the St. Louis region’s Welcoming Center for New Americans. To learn more about us, visit our website at www.iistl.org.

Refer to the map on the back of this guide or our mobile-friendly website (www.festivalofnationsstl.org) to locate your favorite food booth or one of our many stages.

This year, we are featuring fun-filled entertainment on three stages and around the grounds. Catch professional-level dance and music troupes. Join in on toe-tapping, foot-stomping music performances featuring local ethnic and international favorites. Watch our Japanese top-spinner perform gravity-defying tricks as he moves around the festival grounds.

As always, entertainment at Festival of Nations is free for all to enjoy - thanks to our sponsors. A very special thanks to our presenting sponsor, Wells Fargo Advisors! To enhance your experience, check out …

The Wells Fargo Advisors Forest Stage, with different ethnic performance troupes each hour. It is located on a shady hill in Festival Center.

The Village Green in grassy Festival East, where you can join in and learn to dance!

The 7-Up World Music Stage, in Festival West with traditional and modern bands.

Our Enterprise Grand Stage in Festival East with a mix of great bands, dancers and singers.

Ethnic craft demonstrations, calligraphy, children’s crafts, an ethnic gift bazaar, and much, much more! And, of course…

Plenty of food!

Enjoy the International Institute’s Festival of Nations – a summer weekend in the park with the remarkable talents of 70 different ethnic groups!

Ed Seuc2016 Festival of Nations Chair

Lost PersonReport to the Enterprise Main Stage.

Lost & FoundIf you have lost a personal item, report to the Volunteer Check-In Booth near the Stupp Center. All lost items will be held at the International Institute for 90 days. Call (314) 773-9090 x127.

First AidThe First Aid booth is located in front of the Stupp Center.

Minor first aid is provided including a cooling station.

Also, First Aid Kits are available at all stages and the crafts area. For any serious injury or illness, call 911.

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Center, Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Islam, Baha’i, Baptist (Christianity), Church of Christ, Scientist, Roman Catholicism,Mormon Church, Community of Christ, Metro East Inter-Faith Partnership, Center for Sustainability and Spirituality, United Church of Christ, and Sikhism. For more information about the Interfaith Partnership, visit their website at www.interfaithstl.org.

FESTIVAL WEST LOCATION:

Kids Music WorkshopKids can make hand-held instruments throughout each day. Special event: join us Saturday and Sunday morning at 10:30 am, for a 1/2-hour workshop by JOIA; kids will learn to play a song on the instrument that they make. There will be a parade every hour on the hour for kids to participate in to show off their new instruments and music skills.

Beer GardenRelax in the shade and try some international and craft beers while listening to music from the World Music Stage. This year be sure to visit the new 4 Hands Brewery Company beer tasting booth.

World Sports & Games MeadowLearn how to play different sports and games in the world sports and games meadow. Try karate, hurling, cricket, or even your gymnastic skills!

Sports Schedule

Saturday 11AM-1PM Hurling and Gaelic Football - Gaelic


Association1:30PM-2:30PM ACEC-American Czech Center-Sokol

Gym - Gymnastics3PM-5PM Aikido St. Louis - Japanese Martial Art:

Aikido

Sunday 11AM-1PM Hurling and Gaelic Football - Gaelic


AssociationFive Star Senior Center - Tai Chi

1:30PM-2:30PM ACEC-American Czech Center-Sokol Gym - Gymnastics

3PM-5PM Aikido St. Louis - Japanese Martial Art: Aikido

Photo by Jerry Smith/International Institute


ContentsWelcome ......................................................................... 2Lost Person ................................................................... 2First Aid ......................................................................... 2Committee List ............................................................... 3International Institute of St. Louis: About Us .................. 7Saturday Schedule ....................................................... 12Sunday Schedule ......................................................... 13Festival Shuttle ...............................................................21Additional Attractions .................................................... 22Festival Site Map ........................................... Back Cover

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www.stlthei.orgTravel the globe without leaving St. Louis. We are your site for everything multicultural – events, restaurants, news, film, books, andmore! Our content is generated by you, thereader, in partnership with the InternationalInstitute of St. Louis. We are looking forethnically themed events, blog posts, andrestaurants reviews.

Games ScheduleLife-size chess board and standard chess boards will be available all day for people to play for fun, provided by St. Louis Chess Club

Saturday All Day Chess - World Chess Hall of Fame1-2PM Mahjong - OCA St. Louis1:30-2:30PM Variety of participatory activities (hula hoops, hopscotch) - ACEC - American Czech CenterAll Day Kubb (Viking Chess) - International Institute

SundayAll Day Chess - World Chess Hall of Fame1-2PM Mahjong - OCA St. Louis1:30-2:30PM Variety of participatory activities (hula hoops, hopscotch) - ACEC - American Czech CenterAll Day Kubb (Viking Chess) - International Institute


Food Booths

Scottish - 1Vietnamese - 2Turkish - 3Thai - 4Eritrean - 5Haitian - 6Asian Indian - 7Romanian - 8Kurdish - 9Filipino - 10Argentine - 11Bhutanese - 12American - 13Jamaican - 14Spanish - 15Afghan - 16Mexican - 17Chinese - 18Polish - 19Belizean - 20Bulgarian - 21Thai - 22French - 23Puerto Rican - 24Nepalese - 25Greek - 26Caribbean - 27Ethiopian - 28Japanese - 29Bosnian - 30Mexican - 31Iranian - 32Filipino - 33Cajun - 34Cuban - 35Italian - 36Senegalese - 37Turkish - 38Chinese - 39Brazilian - 40German - 41

World Bazaar

Irish - 1Turkish - 2Asian Indian - 3Mexican - 4Senegalese - 5Peruvian - 6Zambian - 7Russian - 8Canadian - 9Congolese - 10Guatemalan - 11Chinese - 12Malian - 13Iranian - 14Ugandan - 15Ecuadorian - 16Togolese - 17Afghan - 18Nepalese - 19Kenyan - 20Bhutanese - 21Honduran - 22Chinese - 23Ghanaian - 24Zimbabwean - 25Greek - 26Polish - 27Senegalese - 28Ecuadorian - 29Thai - 30Kenyan - 31Nepalese - 32Bolivian - 33Asian Indian - 34Guinean - 35West African - 36Bengali - 37

See map on back cover for booth location.(ethnicity - booth number)

Community Booths

American Red CrossBig Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern MissouriBilingual International Assistant Services (Henna Booth)Christian Friends of New AmericanCivitas AssociatesConcordia TurnerCover MissouriDiversity Awareness PartnershipFriendship InternationalGreat Rivers Greenway DistrictGreater St. Louis Federal Executive BoardHealth Protection & Education ServicesImmigrant & Refugee Women’s ProgramInterfaith Partnership of Greater St. Louis (World Religions)Migrant & Immigrant Community Action ProjectMPACTPartners in Sustainable Development InternationalPlanned Parenthood of the St. Louis RegionRegional Arts Commission (Kids Music Workshop)Saint Louis Art Museum (Artisans Way)The St. Louis New American Alliance (East Festival Information Booth)St. Louis Office for Developmental Disability ResourcesSt. Louis Rescue & Restore CoalitionSt. Louis Sister Cities Program of the World Trade Center (Global Corner)St. Louis Symphony (Artisans Way)Taiwan Buddhist Tzu Chi FoundationViva Brasil Association in St. Louis

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Donate to Festival of NationsAdmission to the festival is free, but we ask for donations to ensure that we can continue to provide a great Festival of Nations experience. Donations support the festival and the many programs of the International Institute.

Please help us today!

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The International Institute is our region’s Welcoming Center for New Americans.

Visit www.iistl.org to learn more.

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