The prize drawing was held near the end of the World Festival on Saturday, and the winners are as follows:
If you have not yet claimed your prize, please reply to the emails that was sent out and arrange for a date and time to have it picked up.
PRESS RELEASE FOR THE 33RD ROCHESTER WORLD FESTIVAL 2008
“One World, Many Cultures”
On Friday, April 11, and Saturday, April 12, 2008 the Rochester International Association presents its 33rd World Festival at Mayo High School, 1430 SW 11 Av, Rochester, Minnesota.
The Festival opens Friday evening at 7 PM with a colorful show of performances including dancing, singing, and music by performers in their native costumes from around the world. Admisson is $8 for adults, $4 for students and children, $20 for a family pass.
On Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., the Festival features a full day of activities including the Parade of Nations, dozens of Cultural Displays from around the world representing the rich diversity of our city and region, an International Buffet of Ethnic Foods in the cafeteria, continuous music and dance performances, a new Market Place, and a wide variety of children’s activities. Children’s area runs from 10am until 2pm. Admission is free.
The World Festival began as a bicentennial event in 1976, with Rochester Kiwanis as sponsors. Now in it’s 33rd year of celebrating the cultural diversity of the Rochester area, it has become the largest multi-cultural event in Minnesota south of the Twin Cities, attracting thousands of visitors and hundreds of participants.
Friday Evening World Talent Show
Place: Mayo High School Auditorium
When: Friday, April 11, 7pm
Artistic Director and Master of Ceremonies: John Berquist
Performers
Admisson is $8 for adults, $4 for students and children, $20 for a family pass. There will be a reception after the show to meet the performers.
Rochester International Association is giving away prizes for World Festival participants for new memberships, membership renewals, and donations. To enter the drawing, come to the Friday and/or Saturday events and visit our membership booths. The list of prizes include:
Restrictions apply: Current RIA board members are exempt from the prize drawing. Participants must fill out the form in full. Minimum donation is $10. A receipt will be handed out to the participant which will need to be shown in order to claim the prize. If any winner is unable to claim the prize by the next week following the drawing, an additional drawing will be made at our next board meeting, and the winner will be notified using the contact information supplied to us.
