by Dennis Dalman
editor@thenewsleaders.com
Participants are being sought for an “International Community Festival” that will take place Sunday, April 23, at Celebration Lutheran Church in Sartell.
There will be two sessions that day – from 9:30-10:30 a.m. and from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
The public is invited to the free event. The purpose of the festival is to gather together people of diverse cultures so they can celebrate those diverse backgrounds and their common humanity.
“We are inviting people from all over the world who now call Sartell their home to introduce us to new cultures and new food,” said Zurya Anjum, one of the organizers of the event.
Each of the adult participants will make posters, with help from their children, that will tell visitors something about their country of origin. Each booth will also offer traditional snacks from their original countries for visitors to sample.
Those participating will be encouraged to wear traditional clothing from their cultures.
There are already many families who have signed on for the event. However, more are being sought on the basis of the “more the merrier,” as Anjum put it.
“Please help spread the information to family and friends,” she said.
Those interested in taking part in the celebration should contact its organizers by Wednesday, March 15, at reachus@celebrationlutheranchurch.com.
