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World Refugee Day
Jun 15, 2018
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The University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee is proud to host the first World Refugee Day Celebration in the Sarasota-Manatee region to honor the efforts and the struggles of refugees worldwide. Join the festivities featuring food, refugee art, music and dance.
- Face painting and artwork activities for children
- Slideshow of refugee youth photography
- Free household supplies for refugee families
- Cuban food
- A panel of resettled refugee adults sharing their stories
- Cultural entertainment: the Sarasota Cuban Ballet School, music by Ukrainian musicians and Latin and Afro-Cuban dances by professionals from Fred Astaire of Sarasota
Join us for fun and information! Free and open to the public.
Co-sponsored by Southwest Florida Refugee Task Force.