BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//7.4.8//EN BEGIN:VEVENT UID:40350@panoramanow.com DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260920T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260920T170000 DTSTAMP:20260909T140542Z URL:https://panoramanow.com/events/world-cultural-festival-valpo/ SUMMARY:World Cultural Festival - Valpo DESCRIPTION:\n\n\n\nJoin us at the \;17th World Cultural Festival Sunda y\, Sept. 20\, 2026 from 12PM – 5PM \;\nFOOD\, FUN AND CULTURE TAKES OVER VALPARAISO CENTRAL PARK PLAZA!\nThe World Cultural Festival\, organi zed annually by the Valparaiso International Center (VIC)\, is a vibrant c elebration of global cultures held each fall at Central Park Plaza in down town Valparaiso\, Indiana.\nThis family-friendly event features live perfo rmances by cultural groups from Northwest Indiana\, international cuisine from local ethnic restaurants\, children’s activities\, and informationa l booths from community organizations. A highlight of the festival is the Parade of Nations\, where attendees are encouraged to wear traditional att ire and carry flags representing their heritage.\nThe festival aims to fos ter cultural exchange\, promote diversity\, and strengthen community bonds by providing an inclusive space for people to learn about and appreciate different cultures.\nPast PERFORMERS AND VOLUNTEERS:\n• Chris McQuillan - Piper (Scotland)\n• Hellenic Cathedral Dancers (Greece)\n• Indian Da ncers - Hema Preethaa\n• Indian Dancers (Jignesha &\; Rupal) - Barso Re\n• Indian Dancers (Rupal's group) - Deepavali Aayi Re &\; Jai Jai Shiv Shankar\n• Jasmin Dancers (China) - Chi Boa 1 &\; 2\n• Jasmin Dancers (China) - Tribal Dance 1\n• Jasmin Dancers (China) - Tribal Danc e 2\n• Mei Feng - Chinese Traditional Music Ensemble\n• Pancho &\; Caroline Rodea (Latin America)\n• Parade of Nations (40 min)\n• Peter Kaiafas &\; Friends\, Oud\, Percussion (Greece)\n• Shan Punjab Di (In dia)\n• South Shore Dance Alliance (USA)\n• South Shore Dance Alliance (USA)\n• South Shore Dance Alliance (USA)\n• Steve Kowalczyk - Accord ion music from around the world\n• Tiger Kumar - guzhung (Chinese zither )\n• Valparaiso High School Indian Dance Club (India/USA)\n• Vivanov B ulgarian Dance\n\nBECOME A CORPORATE SPONSOR\n\n Get involved and promote your organization. \; We offer corporate sponsor opportunities to hel p celebrate your organization and our shared culture.\n GLOBAL\, CONTINEN TAL &\; NATIONAL SPONSORS \;will be featured on the official festiv al poster \; \;\n ALL \;Sponsors ($500 and above) will be rec ognized in pre-event publicity\, press releases\, on the festival banner\, and from the stage at the event.\n Corporate Sponsor Invitation Letter:& nbsp\;Invitation Letter\n Complete our Corporate Sponsorship form and joi n our community: \;Corporate Sponsor Signup Form\n\nFor more informati on\, call \;(219) 464-1122 or email info@valpovic.org\nMORE LOCAL INFO WE THINK YOU'LL LIKE . . . \;\n\n\n\n\n\nFirst Lady Abigail Adams’ life on stage in Munster for new play\nAs wife to John Adams\, our country ’s first vice president for nearly a decade\, followed by her one term d uties as the “first” First Lady to reside in the newly constructed Whi te House\, Abigail Adams made history as the woman referred to as “Mrs. President.” Actress and historian Leslie Goddard is returning to the The atre…\nContinue Reading →\n\n\n\nBrewski Fest is Not Just Another Beer Fest – Downtown Valpo\n—“Not Just another Beer Fest- but a “Brews ki Fest” is announced to be taking place in Central Park Plaza\, home to Northwest Health Amphitheater in Saturday\, October 17th 2026. \; Bre wski Fest is featuring Classic “old school” beer\, to celebrate and ho nor the beers of our fathers/mothers and grandparents. \; Our mission raises money for the…\nContinue Reading →\n\nValpo Car Show\, Swap Mee t &\; Motorcycle Show\n\n\n\n \;  \;  \;Want to Sell your C ar? 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If you’re rea dy to transform your kitchen with a beautiful tile backsplash\, contact Th e Finishers of Valpo today! They specialize in bringing visions to life\, one tile at a time. With so many materials\, colors\, and styles to choose from\, backsplashes are…\nContinue Reading →\n \;\n\n\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://panoramanow.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/ 09/world-cultural-fest-valparaiso-indiana-valpolife-e1631551132521.jpg CATEGORIES:Family fun,Festivals,show,Special Event,Valparaiso,ValpoLife END:VEVENT BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago X-LIC-LOCATION:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20260308T030000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE END:VCALENDAR