There are as many versions of Memphis as there are Memphians. We have something for everyone… and a soul like no other city’s.
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June 17, 2010 Elizabeth Lemmonds
Whether shopping at a market like Viet Hoa or eating at a treasure like La Guadalupana, Mayuri or Abyssinia, it is difficult to ignore the richness that the international community adds to our local culture. With that in mind I am excited to share this event from my friends at Memphis Catholic Charities and hope to see you on Saturday:
Cordially invites the Memphis community to attend
2ND ANNUAL WORLD REFUGEE DAY CELEBRATION
Featuring: The Burundi Children’s Choir, Burmese Dancers, Somilian Dancers and a host of other cultures
SATURDAY, JUNE 19, 2010
3:30 PM – 6:00 PM @
CHRISTIAN BROTHERS UNIVERSITY CAMPUS
Contact: Vinodini Jayaraman, Program Director, Refugee & Immigration Services @ (901) 722-4714, vinodinijayaraman@acc.cdom.org
Althea Burkett @ (901) 722-4706, altheaburkett@acc.cdom.org
Click here for more information on World Refugee Day and what it means to our country and community.
Barundi Children's Choir, Catholic Charities, Christian Brothers University, international, World Refugee Day Arts & Culture
MemphisConnect is a partnership between The Leadership Academy, MemphisED and Simple Focus. We provide a gathering place for diverse Memphians to share the opportunities, initiatives and activities that inspire them to make Memphis home.
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