Explore the Cultural Exhibitions, Live Events, and Community Collaborations lined up for May 7th-13t
The Charlottesville Festival of Cultures is a space where all can meet, share in and learn about each other’s cultures. This family-friendly event is virtual this year and includes music, dance, cultural presentations, and storytelling through permanent exhibitions, interactive discussions, and live-streamed performances. The event is an opportunity to build bridges of understanding between new Am
03/11/2022
TJACE Mini Festival of Cultures
Many Cultures, Many Gifts, One Home
Sunday, May 15, 2-5 pm at the Adult Learning Center at the IX Park.
TJACE students will showcase cultural exhibits from their home countries including artifacts, costumes, traditions, storytelling, food preparation and performance. Children’s activities include the popular passport program and free children’s books.
05/15/2021
Our final Cultural Exhibition Submission spotlight is on the country of Vietnam. Huy created a video to share about the Tet Holiday. Thank you for sharing, Huy!
Tet Holiday in Vietnam Submitted by Huy Bui
05/15/2021
Today's Cultural Exhibition Submission comes from Inna, who shares a recipe and video for making Deruny or potato pancakes! Thank you for sharing, Inna.
Ukranian Deruny - Making Potato Pancakes Submitted by Inna Kostiuchyk
05/14/2021
While living in Turkey, Nebiye worked in nutrition. Here she shares about her work and the importance of healthy eating. Thank you for sharing, Nebyie!
Turkish Cooking, Nutrition and Healthy Eating Submitted by Nebiye Sumer
05/14/2021
In this Cultural Exhibition Submission, Elias shares the differences between life in Africa and life in America. Thank you for representing the county of Tanzania, Elias.
The Differences Between My African Life and My American Life Submitted by Elias Niyukuri
05/13/2021
We had several submissions representing the country of South Korea! Click to learn more about Gong-gi, Jeju, K-Pop, and more. Thank you all for sharing about your country. https://sites.google.com/email.vccs.edu/festival-of-cultures/home/cultural-exhibitions?authuser=0 .cmyv39qn8l6e
05/13/2021
Thank you, Zilya, for sharing with us about the Russian holiday Maslenitsa as part of your Cultural Exhibition submission. Click through to learn more and watch a video.
Russian Maslenitsa Submitted by Zilya Sharafullina
05/12/2021
Today's Community Collaboration comes from Sin Barreras Charlottesville and Cville Sabroso Festival. Together, they created a video celebration of Herencia Hispana, Charlottesville's Hispanic Heritage.
05/12/2021
The country of Mexico was represented by several Exhibition submissions. Click to learn more about Boradado embroidery, Frida Kahlo, and Música Norteña. https://sites.google.com/email.vccs.edu/festival-of-cultures/home/cultural-exhibitions?authuser=0 .uw9n1eemrkql
05/11/2021
As part of her exhibition on the country of Myanmar, Cecila shared about clothes from the Karenni region. Check it out here: https://sites.google.com/email.vccs.edu/festival-of-cultures/home/cultural-exhibitions/karenni-clothes?authuser=0
05/11/2021
Looking for something to do with your littles this week? Join JMRL's Children's Specialist, Darian Carter-Pace, for a virtual yet interactive Storytime full of stories, singing, and more! Best for kids aged 3-5 with a caregiver. Registration is required.
https://www.jmrl.org/calendar.html?trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D151969463
05/10/2021
Ramadan officially ends May 12. As part of her Cultural Exhibition on the country of Jordan, Najlaa shared a video about how Muslims celebrate Ramadan. Thank you for sharing, Najlaa!
Ramadan Jordan Submitted by Najlaa Al Radideh