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International Children's Festival May 6

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The 6th annual International Children's Festival, an interactive, educational event for children to travel the world in a day, is coming to the District from 12 noon to 4 p.m., Sunday May 6.

During the daylong Festival -- which is free and will be held a the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center -- more than 20 embassies will host educational booths that highlight their countries' rich cultural heritage through hands-on activities, demonstrations, tastings, and a wide range of musical and dance performances.

D.C. Mayor Vincent Gray serves as the Festival's honorary chair and Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton is honorary patron. NBC4 anchorwoman Angie Goff will be mistress of ceremonies.

The Festival is hosted by Meridian International Center and THIS for Diplomats in partnership with Cultural Tourism DC and the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center.

Last modified on Saturday, 14 April 2012 17:34

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