Festival of Nations, Albany NY
One World @ One Place
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 w...
Cultural Fiesta
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 was welcomed so much that thousands of people had to be turned away. The following year we moved to the RPI Field House to be able to accommodate everybody. In 1978, when the Convention Cent...
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 39th 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
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...
Scotland
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- Local Community Information
The Capital District Celtic Cultural Association, Inc. was founded in 1998. Their goal is to establish a central location for education, performance, athletics, and other cultural activities.
- Website
Capital District Celtic Cultural Association
Braemar Highland Dancers www.myspace.com/braemarhighlanddancers
- Performance
Braemar Highland Dancers
The Braemar Highland Dancers: founded in 1962 by Jeannie Jardine Brauns, the Braemar Highland Dancers are the oldest certified school in New York. The school is currently under the direction of Shana Weir, Holly Bartlett, and Heather Bartlett. Lessons are held in East Greenbush, NY. Students commute from as close the Greater Capital District to as far as Stockbridge, MA. With year round preparation for competitions, performances, and annual SDTA Medal Test exams, our school also values our family-like atmosphere with various social events.
- Foods
- Miss Festival Candidate
Sarah Lansaw of the Braemar Highland Dancers
- Arts and Crafts
CeHic; Irish American Heritage Museum