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Join us at the 17th World Cultural Festival Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026 from 12PM – 5PM
FOOD, FUN AND CULTURE TAKES OVER VALPARAISO CENTRAL PARK PLAZA!
The World Cultural Festival, organized annually by the Valparaiso International Center (VIC), is a vibrant celebration of global cultures held each fall at Central Park Plaza in downtown Valparaiso, Indiana.
This family-friendly event features live performances by cultural groups from Northwest Indiana, international cuisine from local ethnic restaurants, children’s activities, and informational booths from community organizations. A highlight of the festival is the Parade of Nations, where attendees are encouraged to wear traditional attire and carry flags representing their heritage.
The festival aims to foster cultural exchange, promote diversity, and strengthen community bonds by providing an inclusive space for people to learn about and appreciate different cultures.
Past PERFORMERS AND VOLUNTEERS:
• Chris McQuillan – Piper (Scotland)
• Hellenic Cathedral Dancers (Greece)
• Indian Dancers – Hema Preethaa
• Indian Dancers (Jignesha & Rupal) – Barso Re
• Indian Dancers (Rupal’s group) – Deepavali Aayi Re & Jai Jai Shiv Shankar
• Jasmin Dancers (China) – Chi Boa 1 & 2
• Jasmin Dancers (China) – Tribal Dance 1
• Jasmin Dancers (China) – Tribal Dance 2
• Mei Feng – Chinese Traditional Music Ensemble
• Pancho & Caroline Rodea (Latin America)
• Parade of Nations (40 min)
• Peter Kaiafas & Friends, Oud, Percussion (Greece)
• Shan Punjab Di (India)
• South Shore Dance Alliance (USA)
• South Shore Dance Alliance (USA)
• South Shore Dance Alliance (USA)
• Steve Kowalczyk – Accordion music from around the world
• Tiger Kumar – guzhung (Chinese zither)
• Valparaiso High School Indian Dance Club (India/USA)
• Vivanov Bulgarian Dance
BECOME A CORPORATE SPONSOR
- Get involved and promote your organization. We offer corporate sponsor opportunities to help celebrate your organization and our shared culture.
- GLOBAL, CONTINENTAL & NATIONAL SPONSORS will be featured on the official festival poster
- ALL Sponsors ($500 and above) will be recognized in pre-event publicity, press releases, on the festival banner, and from the stage at the event.
- Corporate Sponsor Invitation Letter: Invitation Letter
- Complete our Corporate Sponsorship form and join our community: Corporate Sponsor Signup Form
For more information, call (219) 464-1122 or email info@valpovic.org
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