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The Merchants of Hudson are teaming up with Community First to host a town-wide International Festival, Friday, March 4th through Saturday, March 12th. Thirty-three businesses throughout Hudson have signed on to represent a country with store decorations, music, flags, maps, interesting facts and quizzes about their country.
The opening night kick-off on March 4th will be an International Food & Spirits Event from 6-9 PM. Each business will have a tasting of food and beverages (alcoholic and/or non-) from their host country. Passports will be distributed and people are invited to travel around the world during these nine days.
On Saturday afternoon, March 12th, an International Dance Festival will be held at the new home of Young Actors Studio (86 Owen Brown St., Hudson). Irish, Italian and African dances will be among the dances performed. Local dance troupes have been contacted, and are excited to be participating. Any groups not yet contacted may contact Michael Freedman for more information (micfreed@roadrunner.com).
Immediately following the dance program there will be a Parade of Flags, and those who have had their passports stamped at various "countries" may turn them in for prizes. A closing ceremony of a Prayer for World Peace will be led by local clergy from the Hudson Ministerial Association.
Businesses or organizations wanting more information on the International Festival and how to participate may contact Debra Sherman at 330-256-8704.
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All Brides Beautiful: Germany
Featuring bridal gowns from Germany. |
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Asian Sun: South Korea
Try some Green Tea and Maejakgwa (ginger cookies).
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Bear on the Square: India
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Country Blues: Israel
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Epiphany: Denmark
Sugar cookies from a special Danish recipe
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FastFrame: Italy
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Gracy Lane: England
High tea
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Green Roots: New Zealand
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The Greenhouse: USA
Featuring picnic food and a raffle for flowers.
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Grey Colt: The Netherlands
Dutch cheese and beer served a la lederhosen
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Hershey's of Hudson: Ghana
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Hoopla: Chile
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Hudson Fine Art & Framing: South Africa
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Hudson Hydrant Dog Boutique: Switzerland
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Hudson's Restaurant: China
Tsingtao Chinese beer and steamed pork buns.
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Janet Rhodes brings you Fair Trade: Kenya
The store will be transformed into Kenya, complete with a hut and authentic artifacts. Soapstone figurines handcarved in Kenya will be available to raise funds for Bonyo's Kenya Mission. African drummers on March 4, and authentic Kenyan food and Tuskers beer.
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Kathy Reid Realty: Costa Rica
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Katie Bug's Kloset: Australia
Kangaroo treats and children's activities.
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Keller Williams Chervenic Realty: Scotland
Showing properties for sale in Scotland.
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Land of Make Believe: Norway
Norwegian folk tales in costume. |
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The Learned Owl Book Shop: The Bahamas
The Learned Owl will be having a Pineapple Festival. The Pineapple Festival is held annually in Gregory Town, Eleuthera. It was first introduced in 1988 by the Eleuthera Tourist Office in Governor's Harbour. The purpose of the Pineapple Festival is to honor the many Pineapple Farmers for their outstanding contributions to the community. Secondly, to bring together Bahamians and visitors from all walks of life to enjoy. Friday night we will have conch chowder and many things pineapple, plus rum punch, coconut milk and more. Limbo contest and a pineapple decorating competition from 6-8 PM. We will transform with palm trees, pineapples, coconuts, grass skirts, grass hats, exotic birds and more. Limbo contest will be also be available from the 4th through the 12th from 4-6 PM daily. Fact sheets, quizzes on the Bahamian culture and history, and a Pineapple coloring contest. Featuring steel drum music from the Islands. International storytelling on Saturday, March 5th and March 12th at 10 AM, featuring stories from many lands. |
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Lucia's: El Salvador
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Main Street Cupcakes: Canada
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Marcelita's: Mexico
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Maui Wowi: French Polynesia
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My Little Red Wagon: France
Saturday, March 5, 10 AM-noon: Visit with Madeline and Friends from the Cuyahoga Valley Youth Ballet. Madeline story, autographs, drawing for a Madeline Doll and tickets to the CVYB'S performance of Madeline at the Circus.
Sunday, March 6: French Find It. See how many things from France you can find hidden around the store. Sample French food.
Monday-Friday, March 7-11: Coloring pages. Color French flags.
Saturday, March 12, 10 AM-noon: Learn French words, learn about French culture and hear favorite classic stories in French from Monique. (Monique works at My Little Red Wagon and was born and raised in France.)
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Nicky Nicole: Japan
Taste Japanese food; staff will be wearing kimonos; see a demonstration of how to make origami swans for garlands of peace; Japanese eraser guessing game and prizes; Harajuku Girl Fashion activity.
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Off Main Street Salon: Ireland
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Old Whedon Grille: Sicily
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pizzaBOGO: Greece
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Specs Eye Care: Spain
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Vignettes: Brazil
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Western Reserve School of Cooking: Poland
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Wild Bird Center: Trinidad & Tobago
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