Multicultural Festival
Proposed outcomes are attendees will learn about cultures (other than their own); attendees will enjoy learning about cultures through the fun format presented by the WonderWeavers; attendees will learn and meet with people living in the community of different cultures; attendees will want to learn more about other cultures by checking out library materials.
Our achieved outcomes are:
*Attendees learned about cultures other than their own, by listening and watching various performances and demonstrations, as well as visiting with booth displayers. Of those in attendance, 100 percent of people surveyed stated they learned something new about another culture.
*When attendees were asked if they enjoyed the performance by the WonderWeavers, between 90 and 100 percent of the audience raised their hand to indicate they had fun and enjoyed learning through the performance.
*Attendees were all encouraged to meet with the various performers and those hosting booth displays. They were able to learn from these people due to audience participation and the scavenger hunt which encouraged questioning and interacting.
*Attendees were able to meet with the library director, ask questions about the library, look at a display about the library and sample materials as part of the booths at the event. This will hopefully encourage further interest in cultural materials available through the library.
Traverse des Sioux Library System, Red Rock Center for the Arts, WonderWeavers, Sons of Norway Dance Studio, Zumba Instructor Ellen de La Torre, Vinai Norasakkunkit, The Narren of Germany and Betty and Ocho, folk musicians, eight local booth displayers. Partner Organization Contribution/Role in the Program: Red Rock Center for the Arts hosted the event and recruited all programming and presenters, other than the WonderWeavers. All other partners provided demonstrations or displays for the event.