Indy's International Festival 1981
International Festival '81
23, 24, 25 October 1981
Convention Center
downtown
Indianapolis, Ind.
Sponsored by the International Center of Indianapolis, Inc.
"MUSIC" -- The Universal Language
"Welcome to the sixth annual International Festival sponsored by the International Center of Indianapolis and its Nationalities Council."
"Each of the ethnic groups participating in the festival is composed of volunteers who have prepared the food, created the displays and staged the entertainment."
"We welcome you to share our joy and pride in being 'hyphenated Americans.' Let us help you discover your roots and learn to enjoy having the best of both worlds - Old and New."
"Heart of International Festival '81 are the cultural booths depicting our theme: Music the Universal Language. But don't miss the 21st Century Steel Band of Trinidad or the Naturalization Ceremony or the Kabuki dancers or the 16 different ethnic food booths!"
"Chairman of International Festival '81 is Stephen Pierson. Assisting him are Delia Huddleston (International Center information booth); Hans Lill (entertainment); Jack Bayt (food booths); Mehmet Doner (cultural-merchandise); Kathy Getz (volunteers); Ava Allison (decorations); K.P. Singh (art fair); Herbert L. Allison (first aid); Bruce Owen (layout); Cele Levin (naturalization ceremony); Karen Thurston (Old World Beer Garden); Mark Varnau (patron/corporate reception); Ted Tuschinsky (queen pageant); Maria Lagadon (student day). Assisting from the International Center Guild are Lynne Baron, Lianne Sommerville and Mary Alice Moon. Plus a cast of hundreds who served on these chairmen's committees!"
"The International Center Information Booth will show the year-long work of this non-profit, multi-cultural corporation. Included will be a scale model of the proposed International Center building to be included in Indianapolis' White River Park."
Participating Groups
American Hellenic Educational and Progressive Association (AHEPA)
American-Syrian-Lebanese Brotherhood
Baha'i
Barangay Club of Indiana
Brazilian Circle of Indianapolis
La Casiata de Los Ni�os
Children's Museum of Indianapolis
Christ the Savior Orthodox Church of Indianapolis
Estonian Society of Indianapolis
German-American Klub of Indianapolis
Girl Scouts
Hispano-American Center
Hungarian Club
India Association of Indianapolis
Indiana Historical Society Library
Indianapolis Association of Chinese-Americans
Japanese-American Citzens League, Hoosier Chapter
Jewish National Fund
Laotian Mutual Association of Indiana
Latvian Community Center
Lithuanian-American Society of Indianapolis
Marian College ELS Program
Middle Eastern Teachers and Dancers, Indiana Society of
Nepal Association
Norwegian-American Club of Indianapolis
Omo-Obokun African Cultural Resource Center of Indianapolis
Pakistan Friendship Association
Polish Cultural Society of Indiana
Rotary Club
Sons of Italy
Swiss Club of Central Indiana
Taiwanese-American Association of Indianapolis
Turkish-American Association of Indiana
UNICEF
U.S.-China Friendship Association
VASA Order of America, Svea Lodge No. 253
West Indian Association of Indianapolis
YMCA
Youth For Understanding (YFU)
Zaire-North American Friendship Association
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