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, […]

Friday Evening World Talent Show
Place: Mayo High School Auditorium
When: Friday, April 11, 7pm
Artistic Director and Master of Ceremonies: John Berquist
Performers
Scottish Bagpiper, Christopher Kennedy
RCTC World Drum Group– Cuban Samba, conducted by Denny McGuire
Colombian Roots: 2 dances
Juan Carlos Ramirez, Diego Luengas, Diana Kurman, Carolina Amador
Suzuki Violin group,
Three Chinese […]

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:

$50 dinner certificate to an ethnic restaurant (TBD)
iPod Shuffle 512MB for your PC/Mac
256MB […]

From Phyllis Layton –
Plans are under way to start on the fall newsletter. It would be great to get it out before activities start in September.
RIA will have the annual board meeting Tuesday Sept 11 at the new IMAA office. We need to find candidates for members of the board.
The INTERNATIONAL LUNCH program […]