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2010 World Refugee Day
June 26, 2010
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Celebrate World Refugee Day and welcome the newest Texans to this community on Saturday, June 26 from Noon-3p.m. at The Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum. This event is FREE, open to the public, and will offer a wide variety of activities for the whole family.
Join Austin Area Interreligious Ministries, The Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum, Catering By Rosemary, Heart of Texas Peace Corps Association, Multicultural Refugee Coalition, The Refugee Health Screening Clinic, Refugee Services of Texas and the United Nations Association, USA, Austin Chapter, as we honor the unique journeys of refugees living in Austin, welcome them to our community and celebrate the richness and diversity that they bring. Austin’s festivities are in observance of the United Nations World Refugee Day commemorated annually on June 20. Don’t miss music, food provided by Catering by Rosemary, and an assortment of different activities to enjoy—an international fashion show, crafts, face-painting and more! Experience different cultures as representatives from Burma, Burundi, Bhutan, Iran, and Iraq will share special music and dancing from their countries. The event commences with a naturalization ceremony which will swear in 20 new citizens who had come to Central Texas as refugees.
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Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum
1800 North Congress Avenue
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Info Phone: (512)936-4649
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June 26, 2010Times:
Noon-3pm
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