NC State Office of Global Engagement is celebrating the Lunar New Year on Tuesday, February 1st, 2022, from 6:30 to 8 p.m., in the Talley Mountains Ballroom, in the Talley Student Union, 2610 Cates Avenue, Raleigh. Celebrate the beginning of the Year of the Tiger with music, food and cultural activities. This is a free event. Register here. … [Read more...] about Lunar New Year Celebration with NC State Global
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Annual NC Jerk Fest canceled for 2020
Update: Jerk Fest 2020 has been canceled. It will be back in 2021. This popular Celebrate Caribbean culture and Jamaican food takes place at West Point on the Eno Amphitheater, 5101 N Roxboro Rd, Durham. This is a free festival. What's going on: Food! Music Kids' area Beer garden Vendors … [Read more...] about Annual NC Jerk Fest canceled for 2020
Emancipation Tours and Juneteenth Celebration at Historic Stagville
Stagville State Historic Site, 5828 Old Oxford Highway in Durham, contains the remnants of one of the largest plantations of the pre-Civil War South. The plantation belonged to the Bennehan-Cameron family, whose combined holdings totaled approximately 900 enslaved people and almost 30,000 acres of land by 1860. Stagville offers a view of the past, especially that of its African American … [Read more...] about Emancipation Tours and Juneteenth Celebration at Historic Stagville
International Festival of Raleigh has been canceled
UPDATE: This festival has been canceled for 2020, in the interest of public health. The 34th International Festival of Raleigh takes place Friday, March 6th, to Sunday, March 8th, 2020, at the Jim Graham Building and Exposition Center, NC State Fairgrounds, 1025 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh. Friday, March 6th: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, March 7th: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday, March 8th: … [Read more...] about International Festival of Raleigh has been canceled
Canceled: Near & Far Festival in Chapel Hill April 19
Update: Canceled. Near & Far Festival is a street party in Chapel Hill that celebrates global culture within Chapel Hill. This free festival takes place Sunday, April 19th, 2020, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., at the corner of Rosemary Street and Columbia Street in Downtown Chapel Hill. This event is free, and open to all. Community and campus cultural groups share their heritage through … [Read more...] about Canceled: Near & Far Festival in Chapel Hill April 19
Lightup Festival in Chapel Hill has been canceled
UPDATE: The Lightup Festival has been canceled. Here's the statement from the organizer: The Chinese New Year Celebration in Raleigh has also been canceled. The Chinese School at Chapel Hill is presenting Lightup Festival on Sunday, February 2nd, 2020, from 12:30 p.m. to 6 p.m., at 140 W. Franklin Street, Chapel Hill. Celebrate the Year of the Rat at this free event. The Lightup … [Read more...] about Lightup Festival in Chapel Hill has been canceled
Global Holiday Festival and Market in Raleigh
The Global Holiday Festival and Market will take place November 23rd, 2019, from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., at Moore square, 226 E. Martin Street, Raleigh. The Global Holiday Festival and Market is a day of celebration honoring holidays and traditions from around the world. Join dozens of ethnic communities from across the Triangle for a day of food, shopping, entertainment, and community … [Read more...] about Global Holiday Festival and Market in Raleigh
Brazilian Day NC Festival + Parade in Durham
Brazilian Day NC Festival takes place Saturday, September 7th, 2019, from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m., at Durham Central Park, 501 Foster Street, Durham. Admission is free. September is a very special month for Brazilian immigrants living in the United States. It is a time to sing, dance, meet friends, and celebrate life as an immigrant. Aligned with the festivities for the Brazilian independence, … [Read more...] about Brazilian Day NC Festival + Parade in Durham
Sri Krishna Janmashtami–Hindu Festival in Hillsborough
Sri Krishna Janmashtami is an annual Hindu festival that celebrates the birth of Krishna. The whole community is invited to a free celebration on Monday, September 3rd, 2018, from 4 p.m. to midnight, at Iskcon New Goloka, 1032 Dimmocks Mill Road, Hillsborough. * Spectacular Darshan Full Day (4:30pm to Midnight) * 12-Hour Non-Stop Kirtan (Noon to Midnight) * Maha Abhishek Ceremony (8pm) * … [Read more...] about Sri Krishna Janmashtami–Hindu Festival in Hillsborough
