International Children's Festival- Hampton

International Children's Festival- Hampton Discover the world during the 16th Annual International Children's Festival.Saturday, April 16th, 2016 10AM - 5PM
Free Admission / Free Parking

As the technology of the new millennium brings the world closer together, it becomes increasingly important for us to have some knowledge and understanding of people and cultures other than our own. This is especially true of our children who will truly live and work in a global community. The International Children's Festival provides a unique opportunity for children and their families to experi

ence the sights, sounds, and cuisine of distant places right in their own backyard. Over thirty countries and cultures will showcase their respective heritages through entertainment, food, and educational exhibits based on Virginia's Standards of Learning (SOLs). Set in these exquisite backdrops, downtown Hampton's Mill Point Park will come alive as guests 'visit' countries most would experience only in their dreams. The rhythmic pounding of Djembe drums, the tastes of exotic dishes, and geography long forgotten will weave a colorful tapestry of stories from around the world. And what is it all about; opening minds to other ways of thinking by providing the opportunity for conversation and learning in an environment of international and native ethnic customs. With the sensual aspects of dance, music, art and food, children and adults not only learn about other ways of life, but they experience them. In the diversity of cultures that make up America, there is also a diversity learning styles. We can learn from books, but we can also learn from our neighbors. Taking home shared words, a lingering taste, a memory of music just may last a whole lifetime.

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Mill Point Park
Hampton, VA

Directions to Mill Point Park From Norfolk/Hampton Roads Bridge Tunnel From I-64, take Exit 267. At the bottom of the ramp turn left onto Settlers Landing Road for about 6 blocks. You will go over a small bridge (Mill Point Park is visible to the right). At the foot of the bridge take a right onto Eaton St. and the park will be in the second block on your right. Free parking is available in the parking garage next to the park and in surface lots surrounding the festival site. From Williamsburg From I-64, take Exit 267. At the bottom of ramp, turn right onto Settlers Landing Road for about 3-4 blocks. You will go over a small bridge (Mill Point Park is visible to the right). At the foot of the bridge take a right onto Eaton St. and the park will be in the second block on your right. Free parking is available in the parking garage next to the park and in surface lots surrounding the festival site. From the Monitor-Merrimack Tunnel Take I-664 to I-64 East towards Norfolk/Va. Beach. From I-64, take Exit 267. At the bottom of ramp, turn right onto Settlers Landing Road for about 3-4 blocks. You will go over a small bridge (Mill Point Park is visible to the right). At the foot of the bridge take a right onto Eaton St. and the park will be in the second block on your right. Free parking is available in the parking garage next to the park and in surface lots surrounding the festival site.

General information

For Festival Information, (757) 727-8311 or (757) 728-2085. For Vendor or Sponsor Information or to have your country represented at the festival, contact Event Coordinators: Cyndi Masterstaff 727-8314, [email protected] Joanne Ross 727-6387, [email protected] Sara Abel 727-6784, [email protected] Leslie Whisnant 728-2085 [email protected]

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(757) 727-8311

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