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SUMMARY:Birmingham Chinese New Year Spring Festival
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the Year of the Dragon at the 19th Annual Birmingham Chinese New Year Spring Festival! \nCome immerse yourself in Chinese culture and traditions at this vibrant event featuring live entertainment\, family activities\, delicious food\, cultural exhibits\, vendor booths\, and more. \nDon’t miss the traditional dragon dance bringing colorful and energetic vibes. This popular community festival highlights and celebrates Chinese heritage right here in Birmingham while fostering cross-cultural connections with our international neighbors and strengthening ties with our sister cites in China. \nJoin Birmingham’s global neighborhood for this spirited cultural celebration sure to uplift and inspire!
URL:https://birminghamsistercities.org/event/birmingham-chinese-new-year-spring-festival/
LOCATION:Boutwell Auditorium\, 1930 Reverend Abraham Woods Jr Boulevard\, Birmingham\, AL\, 35203\, United States
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SUMMARY:19th Annual Friendship Quilt Exchange
DESCRIPTION:For nearly 20 years\, Birmingham Sister Cities has facilitated an enriching annual quilt exchange between local quilters and the community in Hitachi\, Japan – one of Birmingham’s first sister cities. Participants showcase traditional techniques and designs incorporating meaningful cultural motifs. These special textile ambassadors serve as symbols of friendship reinforcing the bonds between our two cities. The cherished tradition promotes cultural awareness\, creativity and goodwill between artists and neighbors across the globe. \nThe quilts will be on display at the Hitachi Civic Center from Wednesday\, February 28th until Sunday\, March 3rd\, 2024.
URL:https://birminghamsistercities.org/event/19th-annual-friendship-quilt-exchange/
LOCATION:Hitachi Civic Center\, 1 Chome-21-1 Saiwaicho\, Hitachi\, Ibaraki\, 317-0073\, Japan
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SUMMARY:Japanese Cherry Blossom Festival
DESCRIPTION:The Japan American Society of Alabama is proud to partner with the Birmingham Botanical Gardens to host the 17th annual Cherry Blossom Festival on March 30! \nJoin us for a day filled with cultural performances\, activities and food from our vendors as well as the chance to tour the gardens. This is a free\, family-friendly event.
URL:https://birminghamsistercities.org/event/japanese-cherry-blossom-festival/
LOCATION:Birmingham Botanical Gardens\, 2612 Lane Park Rd\, Birmingham\, AL\, 35223\, United States
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