"Join us for a celebration of adoption and culture around the globe! Gather with adoptive families and friends of Children’s Home to explore the unique customs and special traditions of Central and Eastern Europe (Bulgaria,Kazakhstan, Slovakia, Romania, Uzbekistan), China & Southeast Asia (Cambodia, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam), Ethiopia, India & Nepal, Korea, Latin America (Colombia, Ecuador, Guatemala, Peru), Russia & Ukraine and the United States."
The event was held at the Fieldhouse at the University of Minnesota and we entered a huge room that was split into eight different cultural areas and had a stage for performances (including a dragon dance and a martial arts performance). There was lots of food from different countries and of course - inflatables to jump in. What is an event without inflatables, right? ;D Doug bid on two items for the silent auction and won them both. He won a small "American Girl" doll (a girl from China along with the book) and an Asian Raggedy Ann doll.
I believe we were probably the only family that flew in for the event, but it was totally worth it so the girls could see each other again. It may be a few years before we can get up to Minnesota again, but I am so glad we were able to do it this year.
Enjoy the pictures of the event...
6 Kind Words:
Oh wow!! What a wonderful event to be able to attend with your sweet Briana! It's always a special treat when we can get our daughters together with their China sisters.
That looks like a great venue! B looks so happy to be with her sisters....Dx
Via Wendy's blog I sometimes hop over to yours... and I love to see pictures of these cultural events. So great for the girls to stay in touch! So cute together, like they see each other every day!
Our daughters are from Thailand and there isn't that much activity around for Thai kids, but one is coming up in Chicago in July and I am flying over from South Africa to attend! A flight of 24 hours with stops... but worth it!
Wow! An Asian Raggedy Ann! I'd love to see it! Looks like you had lots of fun seeing old friends with a very special bond.
I think its so wonderful that you have this connection to the girls who share Bri's early story. Looks like a fun time was had by all! Thanks for sharing.
That is so cool! I wish they had that here.
Looks like you had a fun time.
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