On Friday, April 10, and Saturday, April 11, 2009 the Rochester International Association presents its 34th World Festival at Mayo High School in Rochester, Minnesota.  The World Festival began as a bicentennial event in 1976, celebrating the cultural diversity of the Rochester area.  It has become the largest multi-cultural event in Minnesota south of the Twin Cities, attracting thousands of visitors and hundreds of participants. The Festival opens Friday evening at 7 p.m. with a colorful show of performances including dancing, singing, and music by performers in their native costumes from around the world. On Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., the Festival features a full day of activities including the Parade of Nations, dozens of cultural displays from around the world representing the rich diversity of our city and region, an International Buffet of ethnic foods in the cafeteria, continuous music and dance performances, a new Market Place, and wide variety of children's activities. WHERE: Mayo High School DATE/TIME: Friday, April 10 at 7 p.m. and Saturday April 11 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. ADMISSION: Friday tickets are $8 for adults, $4 for students and children, $20 for families. On Saturday, admission is free. FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO VOLUNTEER: contact Herta at 280-8319 or hmatteson@hotmail.com or visit our website at http://ria-minnesota.org

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