The Rochester International Association 
in cooperation with Rochester's Year of the Family
Presents:  WORLD FESTIVAL 2007

~REACHING OUT TO THE WORLD~
APRIL 20 & 21, 2007
MAYO HIGH SCHOOL ROCHESTER, MN

The World Festival brings together Rochester area residents from all around the globe for two days of entertainment, fun, and food!  The Rochester International Association (RIA) is looking for people to share their cultural heritage by participating in the 31st annual World Festival. 

FRIDAY APRIL 20:  

International Talent Show   7pm – 9pm
Participants are needed to perform folk dances or music for a large audience in the Mayo High School Auditorium.  You must audition to participate in this program.
To audition contact April Dahl at 507-269-0976 or email babydahlmn417@msn.com

SATURDAY APRIL 21:

Parade of Nations, 10:30-11:00am
Carry the flag of the country of your heritage in an indoor parade through Mayo High School.  Ethnic dress is encouraged.  Please bring your own flag if possible.  
RIA may be able to provide a flag (courtesy of Herrold’s Flags of Rochester).

Number of people participating in the Parade of Nations  __________

Will you bring your own flag?   YES_____	NO_____ 

World Festival Cultural Displays, 10am-3pm
Share your heritage with others.  Bring items from your home country, maps, arts & crafts, and other information to display on a table.  (Selling items is not allowed.)  There is a $5 fee to participate in this event.  Include your check made out to RIA, with this registration form.  (RCTC students and RIA members are exempt).  

Participants are asked to be prepared to sign or stamp World Festival Passports for the children who will be visiting the displays.  (Children enjoy seeing their name written in another language or receiving stickers or small drawings in their passport). 

I would like to reserve a display table.  YES  _____     

I will need:   1 table      2 tables		I will need an electrical outlet  YES ______
                                               (Circle One)

I will need:   2 chairs    4 chairs
                                        (Circle One)

	     

World Food Tasting, 11am-3pm
Food from around the world will be offered for sale during the festival.  

I would like more information about providing food for the festival   YES ______ 

World Music, 11:00am-3:00pm
Performers, bands, and dancers are needed to share music or teach dances from their countries.

I am interested in performing music   YES  _________

I am interested in teaching dances     YES  _________

Activities for children & families, 10:00am-3:00pm
I am interested in providing a children’s activity (story, art, game, etc) and

my activity is ____________________________________________________________

Volunteer  
If you want to participate but are not able to set up a display table – volunteer!  Volunteers make the World Festival a success.  Return this form or call 288-1197.
I want to volunteer:   YES _______

PLEASE PRINT:

Country or Organization __________________________________________________

Your name   ______________________________________________________________

Phone Number  ___________________________________________________________

Address  __________________________________________________________________

Email address  ____________________________________________________________

To participate:  please fill out this form and return it by April 1st

Mail completed form to:	Rochester International Association
300 11th Ave NW  Suite 110
Rochester, MN  55901

Questions?  Need more information?  Visit   www.riamn.org