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ORGANIZATION: International Focus, Inc.
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proudly presents the Fifth Annual
North Carolina Persian Festival
Saturday April 25, 2015 in Raleigh, NC • 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
State Fairgrounds, Kerr Scott Building
The 2015
North Carolina
Persian Festival
tickets are $2.00,
available at the door
(six and under
are free)
The North Carolina Persian Festival celebrates the rich and ancient culture, history, arts, and traditions of the people of Iran.
The Festival includes a wide array of live performances of traditional, folkloric, contemporary, pop, and modern classical Persian music and dance.
Persian carpets, handicrafts, embroidery, calligraphy and paintings will be on display in the extensive cultural exhibition along with film clips and animations that explore the history, geography, and cities of Iran from the time of the Persian Empire and Cyrus the Great to the present.
©2015 Iranian Cultural Society of North Carolina
More opportunities with International Focus, Inc.
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About International Focus, Inc.
Location:
PO Box 46842, RALEIGH, NC 27620, US
Mission Statement
International Focus is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization with the mission to promote mutual understanding between North Carolina’s Triangle Region and the international community through education, economic and cultural exchange, arts, and the celebration of achievements.
Description
International Focus supports multiculturalism and international exchange through the International Visitors' Leadership Programs, the Community Connections Programs, and the Open World Programs. International Focus also promotes diversity via its newsletters, collaborations, workshops, resources, and its flagship event, the International Festival of Raleigh, considered to be a key component of the Triangle’s cultural and artistic offerings. The event showcases music, dance, cuisine, art, and cultural education from 55 diverse cultures, and welcomes 30,000 visitors annually.
We continue to welcome new ethnic communities to our network as the Triangle’s population expands; and we are honored to be the area’s pivotal connector for cross-cultural understanding and respect.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Raleigh Fair Grounds. Kerr Scott BuildingRaleigh, NC 27601
DATE POSTED
March 31, 2015
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Orientation or Training
- one or two hours
- you will also man the booth for a few hours, in shifts depending upon how many volunteers .