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Community Shopping Event Supports Annual Cultural Celebration—On Sunday, December 15, 2019
On Sunday, December 15, 2019, the Charlottesville Festival of Cultures will partner with Ten Thousand Villages for Community Shopping Event when a portion of sales between 1:00 and 5:00 p.m. will be donated to the Festival. 
Ten Thousand Villages, located on Charlottesville’s Downtown Mall, is a not-for-profit fair trade retailer, providing a marketplace for hand-crafted products made by people in marginalized areas of the world. Currently, Ten Thousand Villages works with more than 60,000 artisans. The Festival of Cultures is organized by TJACE/PVCC with the support of many other individuals and organizations that recognize the importance of building bridges between new Americans and established residents. According to Festival Coordinator Natalie Detert, “Once again, we are delighted to partner with Ten Thousand Villages, whose multicultural appreciationand commitment to community closely reflects our own.” |
Community Shopping Event Supports Annual Cultural Celebration
Community Shopping Event Supports Annual Cultural Celebration  The Festival of Cultures is an annual community event that celebrates the area’s linguistic and cultural diversity. The day features family-friendly international music and dance performances, cultural exhibits, hands-on activities for kids, artisan crafts, plus delicious ethnic food for sale. The 2018 Festival will be held on Saturday, May 12 at Washington Park in Charlottesville. Go to: http://www.festivalofcultures.org/ Ten Thousand Villages, located on Charlottesville’s Downtown Mall, is a not for profit fair trade retailer that provides a market for hand-crafted products made by people in marginalized areas of the world. Currently Ten Thousand Villages works with more than 60,000 artisans. The Festival of Cultures is organized by the Thomas Jefferson Adult and Career Education at PVCC with the support of many other individuals and organizations that recognize the importance of building bridges between new Americans and established residents. According to Festival Coordinator Zakira Beasley, “Once again, we are delighted to partner with Ten Thousand Villages, whose multicultural appreciation closely reflects our own.” |
Location and Date for 2018 Charlottesville Festival of Cultures
 Location and Date for 2018 Charlottesville Festival of CulturesThe 15th annual Festival of Cultures will take place on Saturday May 12, 2018 in Washington Park. The day will feature family-friendly international music and dance performances, cultural exhibits, hands-on activities for kids, artisan crafts, plus delicious ethnic food for sale. Festival planning committee members are pleased with the new location which features an expanded layout, a covered pavilion, beautiful large trees, a play area for children, and free parking in several nearby locations. The park is close to downtown and on a city bus line. This venue has a rich history in the community, read more here: Washington Park history. The Festival of Cultures is organized by the Thomas Jefferson Adult and Career Education at PVCC with the support of many other individuals and organizations that recognize the importance of building bridges between new Americans and established residents. |
Join Us at the Dogwood Parade
Saturday April 22 is the date this year, just three weeks before the Festival, and a great opportunity to walk (or ride) in the parade with us. Last year we decorated a truck and several of our elders enjoyed the ride, along with dozens walking and carrying flags. We have a volunteer with a small truck this year, and could benefit from a larger truck and even a flatbed. Let us know if you would like to help decorate, walk, or drive! |
Community Shopping Event Supports Annual Cultural Celebration
 On Sunday, December 18, 2016, the Charlottesville Festival of Cultures will partner with Ten Thousand Villages during its Community Shopping Event, from which a portion of sales between 1:00 and 5:00 p.m. will be donated to the Festival. The Festival of Cultures is an annual community event that celebrates the area’s linguistic and cultural diversity. The day features family-friendly international music and dance performances, cultural exhibits, hands-on activities for kids, artisan crafts, plus delicious ethnic food for sale. The 2017 Festival will be held on Saturday, May 13 at Lee Park in downtown Charlottesville. Go to: http://www.festivalofcultures.org/ Ten Thousand Villages, located on Charlottesville’s Downtown Mall, is a not for profit fair trade retailer that provides a market for hand-crafted products made by people in marginalized areas of the world. Currently Ten Thousand Villages works with more than 60,000 artisans. The Festival of Cultures is organized by the Charlottesville City Schools Adult Learning Center with the support of many other individuals and organizations that recognize the importance of building bridges between new Americans and established residents. According to Festival Coordinator Zakira Beasley, “Once again, we are delighted to partner with Ten Thousand Villages, whose multicultural appreciation closely reflects our own.” |
13th Annual Charlottesville Festival of Cultures
Come on out this Saturday, May 14th for the 13th Annual Festival of Cultures. This is a FREE community event in Downtown Charlottesville. There is a full performance schedule planned from 10am to 4pm on the stage at Lee Park. Enjoy a meal from a selection of eight international food vendors—browse the cultural exhibits representing 17 different countries—learn about available community resources from 22 area service agencies. Send your kids to the crafts tent and participate in a FREE drum workshop in "the Garage" from 1-2pm. Bring your family and friends. All Day—All Fun! Rain or Shine.  |
Performances from Around the World
We have a full schedule of performances planned for the Festival this year. You'll enjoy music from the International School, the Tibetian Children's Choir, LUA Mexilachian Music and Beyond, and The Blue Ridge Irish Music School along with dances performances from Hiromi Johnson, Burma, Afghan, Bhutan, Native American, Punjabi, India, Mexico, Congolese, and Columbia. Bring your family and friends for a FREE afternoon of fun, music, and entertainment. There will be International Foods, Crafts for the Kids, and a Drum workshop--not to be missed.  |
The Heart of the Festival
 The Ultimate in Diversity! The Festival's many cultural exhibits are at the heart of the festival. Come, celebrate and enjoy the cultural and linguistic diversity of our local community. Exhibitors are courageous people from countries around the world who have stepped out to share their heritage with us. Some of cultures that will be represented this year include: Congo Brazzaville, Tibet, India, Morocco, Bangladesh, Native America, Guatemala, and more. . . join us at Lee Park, Saturday May 14th, from 10am to 4pm for a day of family fun! Picnic with your family and friends, enjoy dance and music performances, workshops, and crafts for kids. |
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