Refugees and Immigrants Festival
Sat, Sep 21
|Morrill Meadows Park, KENT WA
Sign up to be part of this Event: https://www.wideworldforrefugee.com/sign-up-form Unlike other regional cultural festivals, this event is led by immigrants and refugees themselves and is informed by their experiences.
Time & Location
Sep 21, 2024, 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Morrill Meadows Park, KENT WA, 10600 SE 248th ST Kent, WA 98030
Guests
About the event
Washington's demographic has evolved rapidly, witnessing a surge in refugee and immigrant populations, particularly in King and Pierce counties, originating from diverse places like Ukraine, Afghanistan, Iraq, Somalia, and more. Despite the theoretical welcome to immigrants and refugees, cultural communities often find themselves isolated, lacking opportunities for authentic intercultural exchange. The existing advertising landscape predominantly targets Eurocentric audiences, neglecting the rich cultural tapestry of Washingtonian immigrants, refugees, and asylees.
In response, the Refugee and Immigrant Festival (RIF) emerges as a transformative, intercultural event.
This free festival seeks to weave together the diverse refugees and immigrants cultures of the state, specifically targeting communities in King and Pierce counties. RIF invites these communities to share their rich cultural heritage, including food, arts, dance, and language. Unlike other regional festivals, RIF is entirely immigrant-and-refugee-led, providing a unique platform for authentic representation.
The festival aims to address the problem of cultural isolation by fostering…
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Refugees & Immigrants Festival
This event is free to all, We encourage people to reserve a ticket so it can help us know how many people will attend the event to allow us prepare effectively
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