Daily Program - Cultural Destinations Boutique - Education Building, State Fair, 2024

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Three Things to Do while at the Cultural Destinations Boutique:

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1. Share a Gift with someone special - products from over 30 countries and cultures 

2. Place your personal mark of belonging on the "I Belong Here" mural

3. Enjoy the music from across the world as you explore the world right here at the State Fair.

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Daily Program (Daily Updated)

Thanks to our Partners

The Saint Paul and Minnesota Community Foundation

African Economic Development Solutions

Hmong American Partnership

OneMN.org
 

Daily Prize Drawings: Every day at 11 am, 3 pm and 7 pm - prize drawing for a souvenir from around the world.

I Belong Here Mural - Visitors are invited to paint an expression of belonging to be integrated into the mural on belonging.  Lead Artist - Reta Richards and guest artists.

World Music - enjoy selection of music from different parts of the world.

Culture Is Cool - Pop-up Fashion Show - produced by Mary Ejiiofor, Chiagu, LLC and Modoh Wanda, African Fashion Week Minnesota.

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August 22 - We celebrate Opening day with 5 percent off storewide for anyone who participates in the "I Belong Here" Mural.

Lead Artist - Reta Richards

World Music brought to you by Urban Lights

Guest author - Dr. Artika Tyner

Prize drawings at 11 am, 3 pm and 7 pm

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August 23 -  Place your mark of belonging on the "I Belong Here" mural.

Lead Artist - Reta Richards

Guest Artist -Akossiwa Medowokpo - https://artsabine.com/

World Music brought to you by Urban Lights

'Prize drawings for a world souvenir at 11 am, 3 pm and 7 pm

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August 24 -  Place your mark of belonging on the "I Belong Here" mural.

Lead Artist - Reta Richards

Guest Artist - Sheela Terakanambi- https://sheelaterakanambi.com

World Music brought to you by Urban Lights

Prize drawings for a world souvenir at 11 am, 3 pm and 7 pm

Entrepreneur Spotlight - Rodolfo Munoz - Aztec Hats and Shirts 

Culture is Cool - Pop-Up Fashion Show 5 -7 pm. Producer, Mary Ejiofor, Chiagu, LLC in Partnership with African Fashion Week Minnesota.  Models:

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August 25 -  Place your mark of belonging on the "I Belong Here" mural

Lead Artist - Reta Richards

World Music brought to you by Urban Lights

Prize drawings for a world souvenir at 11 am, 3 pm and 7 pm

Featured Partner - Chinese Community Center 

Culture is Cool - Pop-Up Fashion Show 5 -7 pm. Producer, Mary Ejiofor, Chiagu, LLC in Partnership with African Fashion Week Minnesota.  Models:

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August 26 - We celebrate our Elders/Senior with 5 percent off storewide for anyone who participates in the "I Belong Here" Mural.

Lead Artist - Reta Richards

Guest Artist: Andrew Bickett

Featured Entrepreneur - Peewee dread. Rasta Tease Sauces

World Music brought to you by Urban Lights

Prize drawings for a world souvenir at 11 am, 3 pm and 7 pm

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August 27 - We celebrate the special people serving in our military with 5 percent off storewide for anyone who participates in the "I Belong Here" Mural.

Lead Artist - Reta Richards

Guest Artist - Pa Chia Xiong - https://www.pachiaaa.com/

World Music brought to you by Urban Lights

Prize drawings for a world souvenir at 11 am, 3 pm and 7 pm

Featured Partner - Hmong American Partnership

Featured Entrepreneurs

- Basil Ajuo, Minnesota African United will share trade opportunities with various African countries including the upcoming opportunity with Malawi.

- Carlos Palacios of Cafe Palmira will share about his family farm in Guatemala and coffee beans from the farm.

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August 28 - We celebrate Kids with 5 percent off storewide for anyone who participates in the "I Belong Here" Mural. 

Lead Artist - Reta Richards

Guest Artist - Anne Tsai - State Fair Youth Artist Winner

World Music brought to you by Urban Lights

Book Reading from our stories from around the world. 

Caricature artist - Sean Tsai (Taiwan)

Guest entrepreneur - Sam Tsai ( souvenirs from Taiwan)

Prize drawings for a world souvenir at 11 am, 3 pm and 7 pm

Featured Partner - Taiwan Online Library

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August 29 - We celebrate our Seniors/Elders with 5 percent off storewide for anyone who participates in the "I Belong Here" Mural.

Lead Artist - Reta Richards

World Music brought to you by Urban Lights

Prize drawings for a world souvenir at 11 am, 3 pm and 7 pm

Featured Entrepreneur - Nena's Design, LLC

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August 30 -  Place your mark of belonging on the "I Belong Here" mural

Lead Artist - Reta Richards

World Music brought to you by Urban Lights

Prize drawings for a world souvenir at 11 am, 3 pm and 7 pm

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August 31 -  Place your mark of belonging on the "I Belong Here" mural

Lead Artist - Reta Richards

Guest Artist - Erika Herrera - Sanchez (https://www.behance.net/erikacrea024)

World Music brought to you by Urban Lights

Prize drawings for a world souvenir at 11 am, 3 pm and 7 pm

Featured Partner - Cambodian American Community Partnership of Minnesota

Featured Author - Djenane Saint Juste - Haiti

Featured Entrepreneur/Artist - Ericka Herrera

Culture is Cool - Pop-Up Fashion Show 5 -7 pm. Producer, Mary Ejiofor, Chiagu, LLC in Partnership with African Fashion Week Minnesota.  Models:

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September 1 -  Place your mark of belonging on the "I Belong Here" mural

Lead Artist - Reta Richards

World Music brought to you by Urban Lights

Prize drawings for world souvenir at 11 am, 3 pm and 7 pm

Featured Entrepreneurs - Dr. Tefari Tafa - Ethiopian Coffee, Rodolfo Munoz - Aztec Hats and Shirts.

Culture is Cool - Pop-Up Fashion Show 5 -7 pm. Producer, Mary Ejiofor, Chiagu, LLC in Partnership with African Fashion Week Minnesota.  Models:

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September 2 - We celebrate "Kids Day" with 5 percent off all products at the store.

Little Africa Day - Learn about the many cultures of Africa brought to you by African Economic Development Solutions

Place your mark of belonging on the "I Belong Here" mural

Lead Artist - Reta Richards

World Music brought to you by Urban Lights

Prize drawings for world souvenir at 11 am, 3 pm and 7 pm

Featured Partner - Little Africa Business and Cultural District - Dr. Gene Gelgelu

Culture is Cool - Pop-Up Fashion Show 5 -7 pm. Producer, Mary Ejiofor, Chiagu, LLC in Partnership with African Fashion Week Minnesota. Brought to you in partnership with Little Africa Business and Cultural District.

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