| INTERNATIONAL MARKETPLACE: AFRICA |
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| AFRICA: Catholic Charities of Dallas / Refugee & Empowerment Services |
| Find out how the Catholic Charities of Dallas/Refugee & Empowerment Services micro-business program helps local refugees earn additional income to subsidize their family income and share their culture. www.catholiccharitiesdallas.org |
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| EGYPT: The Egyptian Exhibit |
| Travel to Egypt to learn about a great civilization from six thousand years ago and see Egyptian art replicas to collect and to enjoy. |
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| EGYPT: Little Egypt |
| Shimmy in bejeweled hip scarves and silken veils to the belady rhythms of the Nile. |
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| ERITREA: United Eritrean American Families of Dallas |
| Go shopping in a bazaar from Northeast Africa where you will discover clothing, weaving, jewelry, and leather goods. |
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| ETHIOPIA: Mutual Assistance Association for the Ethiopian Community |
| Participate in the traditional ceremony involving Ethiopian coffee and learn why it signifies brotherhood and unity. |
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| IVORY COAST / CAMEROON: Association of Ivorians in Texas / Dallas Fort Worth Cameroonians |
| Explore the sites and sounds of Ivory Coast & Cameroon. |
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| MOROCCO: Marketplace Morocco Bazar |
| Shop for hand-painted pottery, textiles, carpets, jewelry, and clothing from North Africa. |
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| NIGERIA / GHANA: Elder’s Corner |
| Consult the wise tribal leader to discover the meaning of your name, and get a fascinating insight into your life’s mission. |
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| SIERRA LEONE: Sisters of Sierra Leone |
| View the jewelry, clothing and art of Sierra Leone. |
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| UGANDA: Fred Mutebi |
| Visit with Fred Mutebi, who has established himself as a premier International artist creating multi-color woodcut prints documenting social, economic and environmental issues in his homeland of Uganda. |
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| INTERNATIONAL MARKETPLACE: The AMERICAS |
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| COLOMBIA: Clusodecol |
| See unique and original handmade crafts made from the beautiful natural materials of Columbia. myspace.com/clusodecol |
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| COSTA RICA: Vardanyan Jewelry |
| Discover the secret of looking more beautiful in jewelry made from exotic woods like rosewood, purple heart, iron wood, and mora. www.vardanyanjewelry.net |
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| CUBA: The Cigar Roller |
| Observe how Cuban-seed cigars are hand-rolled, and purchase cigars made in the Dominican Republic, Honduras and Nicaragua. www.dhavanacigars.com |
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| DOMINICAN REPUBLIC: Dominican Society of DFW |
| Come sample foods and beverages from the Dominican Republic, and purchase the clothing, jewelry, and other decorative items of this island paradise! www.dominicancultureDFW.org |
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| EL SALVADOR: American Salvadorean Association |
| Learn about the places and peoples of this Central American nation. |
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| LATIN AMERICA: International Graphics |
| Support your team or country by wearing the colors of our World Cup soccer teams. |
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| MEXICO: El Telar |
| Visit us for authentic Mexican textiles and beautiful silver jewelry! |
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| MEXICO: Ballet Folklorico Huehuecoyotl |
| View jewelry made by cottage artisans, and pick up flyers about our school. |
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| NATIVE AMERICAN: Mockingbird Flutes and Tah’ NezPah |
| Enjoy a demonstration by Celtic Tribe flute-maker Larry Evans and Navajo silversmith / flute-maker Jerome Poyer from Shiprock, New Mexico. www.mockingbirdflutes.com |
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| PERU: Anaui Imports |
| Visit this exhibit to learn about the legendary embroidery art of the Incan culture and see how it is transformed into fashionable clothing and accessories from the south of Peru. |
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| USA: AFS Intercultural Programs |
| Find out about the leading international exchange for high school students for more than 60 years. Diveristy is our strength! |
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| USA: Catholic Charities of Dallas / Immigration Services |
Stop by to pick up immigration brochures, enter for give-aways, and get information about their services.
www.catholiccharitiesdallas.org |
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| USA: Dianne Decorative Designs |
| Go shopping here to find fun and classy clothes and accessories with a boutique touch. |
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| USA: Drums Not Guns |
| Without beginning or end, the drum circle symbolizes a multi-ethnic consciousness and creates a sense of community that resonates within all participants as you and and old drum together. http://www.drums.org/dng/ |
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| USA: Early Childhood Intervention (ECI) of Special Care & Career Services |
| Come pick up free information about early childhood development. There will be developmental checklists, adorable growth charts, and information about early childhood intervention services – all offered in many languages. www.specialcarecareer.org |
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| USA: Heifer International |
| Learn how this humanitarian organization works to end world poverty and hunger by giving the gift of livestock to impoverished families around the world. www.heifer.org |
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| USA: Mosaic Family Foundation |
| Discover the impact of human trafficking in North Texas and the world. |
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| USA: Native Arts Gallery |
| Rediscover Native American silver jewelry and art. |
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| USA: Sons of Confederate Veterans |
| Travel back in time as you view a re-creation of American culture in the 1860’s. www.scv.org |
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| USA: Ten Thousand Villages |
| Purchase handicrafts at this booth and aid Ten Thousand Villages in its goal to help artisans from developing countries provide food, housing, education and health care for their families. www.tenthousandvillages.com |
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| USA: Texas Sculpture Association |
| View original artwork and sculpture in various styles and media created by the members of the Texas Sculpture Association. www.txsculpture.com |
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| USA: The Tie Dye Shop |
| Shop here for tie dye clothing, available in a wide range of rainbow colors. www.thetiedyeshop.com |
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| USA: The Transforming Touch |
Put some glitz and glamour in your life with custom designed jewelry in sterling silver and 14K rolled gold.
www.transformingtouch.com |
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| USA: United Nations Association |
| Visit this exhibit to learn more about the ways The United Nations Association supports the United Nations Association supports the United Nations through education and information. www.unausa.org |
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| USA: World Affairs Council of Dallas / Fort Worth |
| Join the Council and participate in an extensive offering of educational programs about the world’s issues. www.dfwworld.org |
| INTERNATIONAL MARKETPLACE: ASIA |
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| ASIA: FRIENDSPEAK |
Learn about creating life-changing conversations.
www.friendspeak.org |
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| ASIA: Just Peace |
| Stop by this booth to purchase exotic silver jewelry, beautiful sarongs, scarves, and bags made from silks and other textiles, and other unique statues and items perfect for keeping or giving! |
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| AFGHANISTAN: Afghan Community DFW |
| Examine carpets, jewelry and handicrafts from the caravanserei. |
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| BURMA: Aung San Suu Kyi |
| Learn about Burmese culture and Burma’s Nobel Peace Prize recipient, Aung San Suu Kyi. |
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| CHINA: JK Wong Kung Fu Tai Chi Academy |
| See a martial arts and cultural display. |
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| CHINA: New Tang Dynasty Television Dallas |
Be amazed as New Tang Dynasty TV Dallas presents The Divine Performing Arts Spectacular 2009 at the Eiseman Center Richardson on January 27-29, 2009.
www.BestChineseShows.com |
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| INDIA: Niru, the Boutique |
| Stop by this booth to find unique apparel and accessories from the Desi countries. www.nirusboutique.com |
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| INDONESIA: Madeinbali |
| Visit this booth for exotic wood carvings, kites, and musical hand drums! |
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| INDONESIA: Umiko Silalahi |
| Adorn yourself with silver jewelry from Bali, and find exotic wood carvings, handbags, batik, and other unique gift items. |
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| IRAN: Texas Persian Cultural Center |
| Come join the fun and re-discover Iran. The Persian Cultural Center is proud to represent Iranian culture art and music. www.texaspcc.org |
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| IRAQ: |
| Sightsee along the Tigris and Euphrates rivers, in the cradle of civilization. |
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| NEPAL: Nepalese Society of Texas |
| Learn about tourism and exotic shopping opportunities in the nation atop the Himalayas. |
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| NEPAL and TIBET: Bajra Inc. |
| Purchase handicrafts made by artisans from the “roof of the world“. www.bajraimports.com |
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| PAKISTAN: Farah Janjua |
| Experience a different world through the eyes of a Pakistani photographer who produces both humanitarian and art photography. |
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| PAKISTAN: Glamor Hair Design |
| >Learn how threading is done and adorn yourself with mehendi (henna temporary tattoos). www.glamourhairdsign.com |
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| PHILIPPINES: Annie Brown |
| Find unique hand-crafted items, jewelry, gemstones, and home décor. www.beadsandhomedecor.com |
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| SOUTH ASIA: Desi Couture |
| See exotic clothing, jewelry and accessories from India and Pakistan. www.desicouture.com |
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| SOUTH ASIA: Everest Heights and Radio Salaam Namaste |
| Explore the projects initiated by Everest Heights and Radio Salaam Namaste that connect the South Asian communities in North Texas. www.everestheights.com or radiosalaamnamaste.com |
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| TAIWAN: Tzu Chi Foundation |
| Surround yourself with the international issues relating to environment and global warming. |
| INTERNATIONAL MARKETPLACE: EUROPE |
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| FRANCE: Alliance Francaise Dallas |
| Immerse yourself in the culture of France with T-shirts, magazines, flyers and books. www.afnorthtexas.org |
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| FRANCE: Dallas International School |
| Find out how Dallas International School provides multilingual education for students in preschool through high school. Graduates receive the French or International Baccalaureate Diploma. www.dallasinternationalschool.org |
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| FRANCE: French-American Chamber of Commerce Dallas/Fort Worth |
| Tickets to Beaujolais Wine Festival www.faccdallas.com |
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| FRANCE: Les Jardins de Pascale |
| Purchase original, fun and rustic handmade forged metal sculptures and decorative items for your yard and home by artist Pascale Pryor. www.lesjardinsdepascale.com |
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| GERMANY: Old World Treasures |
| Learn more about a century-old German tradition of displaying meticulously carved, illuminated arches in the windows of homes during winter nights. |
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| LATVIA: Dallas Riga Sister Cities Committee |
| Visit this exhibit to learn more about the ways Dallas Riga Sister Cities Committee is promoting friendship between Dallas, Texas and Riga, Latvia. |
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| NORWAY: Norwegian Society of Texas |
Get more information here about The Norwegian Society of Texas, celebrating 33 years of enjoying, preserving and promoting the Norwegian heritage.
www.norwegiansocietytexas.org |
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| OLD ENGLANDE: Gypsy Wisdom |
| Discover the mysteries in your future with tarot card and palm readings. |
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| POLAND: Polish American Foundation of Texas |
| Celebrate Polish Heritage Month at WorldFest with Polish food, arts and crafts, and lots of fun! www.polamfound.com |
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| RUSSIA: Russian Banya Family Spa & Café |
| Visit this booth to see a wonderful cultural display of items from Russia and the Ukraine. www.russianbanyaofdallas.com |
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| SCOTLAND: North Texas Caledonian Pipes and Drums |
| Enjoy this lively music: their name says it all! www.ntcpd.com |
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| UKRAINE: Ukrainian American Society of Texas |
| Learn how UAST serves to unite all Ukrainians and friends of Ukraine in Dallas Metroplex in order to keep the Ukrainian culture, traditions and language alive. www.uast.org |
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