2012 Festival Date Announced: Saturday, October 6th in Centennial Park!
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Performances
Over 55 music and dance performances on 5 different stages!!
World Market
The World Market is filled with booths selling unique hand-crafted and imported items from around the world. Walking through, shop and view demonstrations while enjoying music from the World Market Stage. Also, in the World Market you will find information about various nonprofits and services that support and benefit our community.
Global Village
An authentic look at the customs and traditions of the participating cultures that are present within the City of Nashville and the surrounding counties. As you walk through, you’ll hear traditional music in the background as the native language of each area is spoken. You’ll see colorful clothing and decorations that are customary for each country.
Food
Where else can you sample everything from empanadas, falafels, and “hot chicken†to injer (Ethiopian bread), gyros, and Mexican popsicles all in one place? Some vendors will even be open for breakfast this year!
Children’s Area
The Children’s Area is a highly interactive area that has something for every age! This year the Frist Center for the Visual Arts will be presenting activities based on the
“Connecting Cultures†exhibit currently on display at the Frist. Other activities include a Maypole, “dress up†with costumes from the Metro Parks Theater Department, the Nashville Zoo with have real animals, painting, games
and demonstrations of cricket, bocce, and soccer, storytelling, puppet shows, hands-on art…and in the meantime the Children’s Area Stage will have interactive music and dance programs.
Teens United!
An area just for teen-agers organized by teen-agers! The Teen’s Area is hosted by the Oasis Center, and teens from our community display information reflective of their heritage and their current lifestyle. Music and dance performances are ongoing throughout the day on the Teens United Stage.