Annapolis, Maryland—The Kunta Kinte Heritage Festival will take place on Saturday, September 24, 2011, 10 AM to 7 PM at the Annapolis City Dock, in Annapolis, Maryland. The Festival’s location is significant and appropriate because it was the actual location of Kunta Kinte’s arrival to America. The site is now memorialized with a statue of historian and author Alex Haley, a descendant of Kunta Kinte.
Over the years the Festival has grown and it continues to be a historical occasion for African Americans and people from all walks of life to come together. The original Kunta Kinte celebration was born in Annapolis, America’s first national capital, in September 1987. “The festival highlights the contributions that African Americans have made to our society,” said Ruby ... Go to event
The Maryland Vietnamese Mutual Association (MVMA)
Invites you and your Family/ Friends to join for the Lunar New Year Celebration.
When: Sat. Jan 14, 2012
Time: 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Where: Montgomery Blair High School,
51 University Boulevard East, Silver Spring, Maryland 20901
Door Ticket: $2/Person
Contact: 301.588.6862
Host: Maryland Vietnamese Mutual Association, Inc.
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As part of its commitment to the community, Port Discovery Children’s Museum hosts an annual Chinese New Year celebration where families of all cultural backgrounds have the opportunity to learn, experience and appreciate the Chinese traditions surrounding the New Year celebration. Past performances, activities and guests have included:
The Chinese Lion Dancers of the Tai Yim Kung Fu School
Traditional Chinese storyteller, Linda Fang
Lion mask making
Chinese character shrinky dinks
The Governor’s Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs
The Baltimore-Xiamen Sister City Committee
Chopstick demonstrations and food sampling with P.F. Changs
Chinese New Year activities run from 10am – 5pm and are free with Museum admission. Please check the event calendar for details.
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Start the Chinese Lunar New Year with a parade, hosted by VisArts, followed by Street performers, live music, martial artists, lion dancers, 18-person golden dragon, VisArts exhibitions, vendors, crafts and more!
Schedule of Events
11am-noon……………….Chinese Lunar New Year Parade with Golden Dragon, Lion Dancer and more!
noon – 12:30pm………..Special Ceremony & Street Performances
12:30-3pm………………..Chinese New Year Festival
Asian Street Market on Gibbs Street
VisArts Exhibitions
Free children activities
And more!
When: Saturday, January 21, 2012
Time: 10:30 am – 3:00 pm
Where: VisArts at Rockville Town Square, Rockville, MD
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Experience the rich culture of the Chinese Lunar New Year at Lakeforest Mall! View beautiful decorations and exhibits January 23 – February 5. Opening Ceremony is Saturday, January 28 at 12:00 p.m.
Entertainment and actvities will take place over two weekends, January 28 & 29 and February 4 & 5 from 12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Live entertainment at Center Court includes traditional lion and dragon dances, folk dances, and martial arts w.
When: January 23 – February 5
Where: Lakeforest Mall
701 Russell Ave, Gaithersburg, MD
Presented by The Chinese Culture and Community Service Center, Inc. (CCACC) and Lakeforest Shopping Center
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Punjab Culture Club Presents Vishakhi Mela 2012 Featuring Baljit Malwa, Joyti, Nachhattar Gill, Inderjeet Nikku and Malika in Maryland
When: Saturday, May 12, 2012
Time: 6:00 PM
Where: High Point High School, 3601 Powder Mill Road, Beltsville, MD 20705
Admission: $30, $40, $70
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