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You don’t have to be Polish to enjoy the Festival you just have to enjoy good times and fun!
The Polish-American Family Festival and Country Fair is a celebration of Polish culture, heritage and traditions.
Starting with a small, informal event in 1966, the Festival has grown from humble beginnings into one of the oldest and most popular festivals of its kind in the U.S. Each year the Festival attracts a diverse crowd of local, regional and international visitors, with over 25,000 festival attendees in 2009 alone.
It is a non-profit event staffed solely by volunteers dedicated to making your visit a wonderful experience. All net proceeds go directly to defraying the costs of the festival and to maintaining the operation of the Shrine.
We invite you to join us this year ... Go to event
For the fourth year in a row, the European embassies in Washington, D.C. are proud to present “Euro Night!”
On Friday, September 23rd from 6:30 p.m. – 11:30 p.m. La Maison Française at the Embassy of France will host the 2011 edition, featuring more than 20 European Union embassies, each showcasing its respective culture, traditions and culinary specialties. Throughout the evening, enjoy live music while taking a cultural tour around Europe, feasting on national dishes and discovering European traditions!
So, don’t miss the 2011 captivating and savory (once-a-year) European cultural journey, right here in the Nation’s Capital!
Date: September 23, 2011
Time: 6:30 pm – 10:30 pm
Location: La Maison Française
Embassy of France
4101 Reservoir Road, NW
Washington, ... 
Various activities for families, e.g. making altars, sugar skulls, Mexican paper cutting (papel picado) and more!
The Día de los Muertos events are offered to the public in order to present and preserve this uniquely Mexican cultural celebration while also participating in its evolution as members of diverse cultures cross paths in the United States and traditions further evolve.;’
A photographic exhibit by Steve St. John and workshops will be part of the Día de los Muertos activities.
When: October – November 7, 2011
Where: National Hispanic Cultural Center,
1701 4th St SW # 211, Albuquerque, NM 87102
For more info click here.
The award-winning Halau O Lilinoe a me Na Pua Me Kealoha graces the Autry National Center with the warmth and spirit of Hawaii. From the ancient chants and movements of hula kahiko to the modern, entertaining styles of hula ‘auana, Halau O Lilinoe shares the rich culture of Hawaii in honor of its sacred land and beloved ancestry.
Come early to participate in an interactive workshop on lei making and basic hula. This is a rare opportunity to learn about and experience these two unique traditions.
Halau O Lilinoe a me Na Pua Me Kealoha was founded by Sissy Lilinoe and Lincoln Kaio in the city of Carson. Infused with the spirit of ohana, or family, thishalau is more than a school; it is a way of life. With thirty years of tremendous dedication, Halau O Lilinoe is renowned worldwide for its st ... 
Don’t miss Tlen-Huicani, one of the most faithful interpreters of the traditional folk music of Mexico, in concert at the Queens Theatre.
Tlen-Huicani – “the singers” in the indigenous Indian language of Nahuatl – along with their traditional costumes and instruments, will take you on a journey of Mexico’s music, time and place. The group makes the “harpa jarocha” or folk harp, the centerpiece of their music.
When: March 31, 8pm
Where: Queens Theatre
14 United Nations Ave. South Flushing, NY
For more information click here.
