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Festival of Nations, Albany NY

One World @ One Place

Sunday 28th October 2012 Empire State Plaza – Convention Center (From 11:30 AM to 5:00 PM, )

41st annual Festival of Nations: An exclusive TV coverage of the interview of the chairman of Festival of Nations with YNN News Channel. Please enjoy by clicking the link below: http://capitalregion.ynn.com/content/top_stories/561444/40th-annual-festival-of-nations/ Attractions: Parade of Nations, Crowning of Miss Festival of Nations, Native Dance and Music, Ethnic Foods, Uniq...

Celebrate the World

In the spring of 1972, several ethnic group leaders got together with an idea to organize an art and cultural festival in the Capital District.The purpose was three-fold. The first was to prove how well people with diverse backgrounds can work together and have lots of fun doing it;the second was to present a glimpse of the world to the residents of the Capital District; and the third was t...

Cultural Fiesta

Please join us at the spectacular representation of the Global Cultural Integration @One Place on Sunday, October 28th 2012 This idea was soon turned into a reality and first ethnic festival was held on October 27, 1972. We named it “Festival of Nations”. It was held at the Hudson Valley Community Collage.It wa...

Bringing Community Together

The word got around about us – how much enjoyment we offer for the family on one Sunday afternoon in the Fall of every year. Now there are several international bazaars/festivals in the area. They are organized by different institutions. Our Festival of Nations remains the original. It is unique, in the sense that we, the participating nations, ourselves, organize everythin...

See You at the Empire Plaza

This year, we are celebrating our 41st annual Festival with you! We hope you enjoy your few hours with us by looking at the arts and crafts from different parts of the world; by tasting delicious ethnic foods; and by being part of the audience indulging in the music with rhythm and dances representing various cultures and traditions of the world.

History of The Festival of Nations

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Local Community Information

LIBERIAN AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF CAPITAL DISTRICT

An important part of LAACD is keeping its heritage alive through art and culture. Our dance and cultural troupe is called the Unity Dancers of Liberia. Music, song, and dance are not only an expression and appreciation of one’s culture; it is also a unique way of communicating and fun way of exercising. All members and non-members are encouraged to sing,dance or play an instrument during rehearsals.