Explore the sights, sounds, and tastes from cultures across the globe at the 13th Annual International Children’s Festival in Hampton
On April 20, bring the entire family to the 13th annual International Children’s Festival, a veritable palette of color, cultural pride, and camaraderie. The event, taking place 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. at downtown Hampton’s Mill Point Park, will allow children of all ages the unique opportunity to experience the sights, sounds, and tastes of over 40 countries.
A wealth of activities are planned for this year’s program, including a costumed Parade of Nations, showcasing a breathtaking array of exquisite fabrics, bold colors, and exciting designs. Entertainment for this year’s festival will take place on three stages and includes the popular Dragon Head Dance, native folk dancers, and musicians. Hilby the Skinny German Juggle Boy, The Mechanical Man, a stilt walker, and the Monkey Man will provide roaming entertainment in Mill Point Park throughout the day.
To help children further stimulate real travel and enhance their worldwide journey, Passports to Adventure will be available. Any time a child visits a country, they will have their visas stamped to confirm their interaction with the organizers of that booth. If they visit each country at the festival, the child will then be entered into a special “World Traveler” prize drawing.
In addition to the activities of the day, vendors will offer (for a fee) exotic and tempting treats from Turkey, The West Indies, Panama, Thailand, Japan, the Middle East, and more. The designated food court area will remain open until the conclusion of the festival.
Presenting Sponsor this year is BayPort Credit Union.
For more information on the 13th annual International Children’s Festival, dial 757/727-8311 or check out www.hampton.gov/parks/icf. Admission to the festival is free and ample parking is available throughout downtown. Imagine the fun your family will have traveling the world in downtown Hampton, Virginia!
2013 INTERNATIONAL CHILDREN’S FESTIVAL
Participating Countries
American Samoa
Armenia
Brazil
Cambodia
Canada
Caribbean Islands
England
Ethiopia
France
Germany
Ghana
Greece
Haiti
India
Ireland
Israel
Italy
Japan
Korea
Mexico
Middle East
Morocco
Native Americans
Nigeria
Norway
Panama
Peru
People’s Republic of China
Philippines
Poland
Russia
Scotland
South Africa
Spain
Taiwan Republic of China
Thailand
Ukraine
Turkey
USA
Vietnam
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