International Festival draws large crowd

WORTHINGTON — Thousands of people gathered on the Nobles County Government Center lawn Friday and Saturday to enjoy the International Festival, tasting food, purchasing gifts, watching dances and listening to music from the many cultures of Worthington.

• Celtic rockers Highland Reign play at the International Festival in Worthington July 10, 2009.
• Mariachi band Flor y Canto plays at the International Festival July 11, 2009, in Worthington.
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• Singers demonstrate traditional Karen music at the International Festival, July 11, 2009, in Worthington.
• Ethiopian group Kabtamu Gizaw plays at the International Festival July 11, 2009, in Worthington.
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International Festival gets under way

Kuiny Gach, 10 of Worthington, carries Kenya’s flag across the courtyard during the flag parade as part of opening ceremonies Friday night for the International Festival in Worthington.

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JBS brings color to International Festival

WORTHINGTON — Thanks to a collaboration between JBS and its union, U.F.C.W. Local 1161, there will be a lot of extra color at the 2009 International Festival, which begins tonight and continues through Saturday on the lawn of the Nobles County Government Center in Worthington.

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International Festival slated to start Friday

WORTHINGTON — The International Festival returns this weekend with the wide range of cultural experiences forged together for this annual, two-day event.

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International Festival 2009 Schedule

International Festival 2009 Schedule, including Scandinavian, Lao, Latino, Ethiopian, Karen and Celtic entertainment.

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Brief: International Festival schedule set

WORTHINGTON – The schedule is set for the 16th annual International Festival that begins 5:30 p.m. July 10 at the Nobles County Government Center lawn. The featured entertainment for the evening is Highland Reign, a Celtic-rock band. The local talent show takes place at 7:10 p.m.

Brief: Registration due Friday for Int’l Festival contest

WORTHINGTON — There will be a youth talent contest at 7 p.m. on July 10 as part of the 2009 International Festival.

Letter: Kiwanis group offers gratitude

Worthington Noon Kiwanis would like to offer its thanks to those who helped assist the club with its International Festival hot dog and brat sale.

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Letter: Thanks for International Festival success

On behalf of the International Festival, I would like to extend our sincere gratitude for your support of the Festival this year.

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Letter: Thanks for a special celebration

Worthington’s International Festival has value beyond entertainment. The event affirms the unique contribution of varying ethnic cultures.

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Letter: Petting zoo has potential risks

The children’s International Festival sounds great, but organizers are taking a big risk by offering a petting zoo.

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A multicultural delight

Entertainment from around the world headlines International Festival

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Petting zoo, games along festival's children's activities

Crafts, clowns, games, contests, prizes, pinata breaking and even a petting zoo were all a part of Saturday’s children’s activities at the International Festival in Worthington.

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Color Project aims to teach diversity

Kids can participate Friday as part of International Festival

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International Festival 2008 Schedule

The 15th annual International Festival will be at the Nobles County Government Center in downtown Worthington July 11 and 12.

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