Culture Kids - The 6th Annual International Children's Festival
Location
The Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center
Phone: 202/939/5550
1300 Pennsylvania Ave NW
Washington, DC, 20004
Phone: 202/939/5550
May 6, 2012 - 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Highlights
· 25+ Educational booths hosted by foreign embassy representatives
· Up to 10,000 Festival attendees from DC and the surrounding area
· Traditional dance and music performances by local and international groups
· An international children’s parade featuring the traditional dress of the participating countries
Educational Opportunities
Set in the centrally located Ronald Reagan Building, the Festival connects members of the diplomatic corps with DC youth and their families in a meaningful and entertaining forum that promotes international understanding through the exchange of ideas, people, and culture.
Children and their families learn about different countries and cultures through interactive embassy booth displays. Educational opportunities include:
· Tutorials in world geography
· Exciting cultural displays and hands-on activities
· Introduction to the traditional dress of different countries
· Lessons on cultural traditions, crafts, and games
· Opportunity to sample world cuisine
· International dance and world music performances
Embassy Participation
Our embassy partners create and run educational booths that encourage cultural learning about their countries and the world at large. Each booth focuses on stimulating the five senses in knowledge acquisition. They showcase artifacts and provide crafts and activities designed to engage all guests. Embassy representatives from each country are present to answer questions and interact with attendees.
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