Happy Valentines Day!

Happy Valentines Day from the Festival of Nations to you!

No Valentines Day is complete without desserts, right? Have some fun exploring and trying desserts from around the world!

Here are a few desserts from different countries.  We've put a link with each dessert to take you directly to the recipe.

France:

- Dessert: Blueberry Cheesecake Creme Brulee
- Recipe:  http://iwashyoudry.com/2013/02/08/blueberry-cheesecake-creme-brulee/

Italy:

- Dessert: Tiramisu
- Recipe: /http://blogs.babble.com/family-kitchen/2011/02/11/tiramisu-italian-dessert-perfection/

South Africa:

-Dessert: Malva Pudding

- Recipe: http://www.hulettssugar.co.za/step_into_our_kitchen_grandmas_malva_pudding_decadent_desserts_recipes

Japan:

- Dessert: Green Tea Ice Cream

- Recipe: http://www.yummly.com/recipe/Green-Tea-Ice-Cream-Epicurious_2?columns=3&position=2/36

Brazil:

- Dessert: Cartola

- Recipe: http://bewhatwelove.wordpress.com/2013/01/18/cartola-a-delicious-dessert-from-brazil/

Share the love and make a delicious dessert for your loved ones! Let us know how they work out!

Bon Appetit!

Sierra Leone’s Refugee All Stars

The Festival of Nations is very lucky and excited to have the Sierra Leone’s Refugee All Stars perform this year!

Sierra Leone’s Refugee All Stars have fans from all around the world providing uplifting songs of hope, faith, and joy.  They have become one of Africa’s top touring and recording bands.

The band is from the African country, Sierra Leone.  The band formed of refugees displaced to Guinea during the Sierra Leone Civil War.  The band returned to Sierra Leone in 2004 and has since toured extensively to raise awareness for humanitarian causes.  The band has 3 successful albums.

Make sure to explore their great music and we look forward to seeing them Friday, May 3^rd and hope you are too!

Here is a performance clip of the band:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uZJscRYBmIg

They will be performing Friday, May 3^rd, it will be a show you do not want to miss!

Festival of Nations 2013

It's that time of the year again! Festival of Nations is arriving upon us quickly, it's only 3 months away. We couldn't be more excited for all the wonderful culture that will be shared and all the fun that's in store.

Joining the Festival of Nations this year are some exciting performances, one of which is the Sierra Leone's Regugee All Stars will be performing Friday night!

The Republic of Congo and Haiti will each be new additions this year, each representing their culture. We're happy to have them!

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Here are all the details of the event:

- Date: Friday, May 3- Sunday, May 5
- Times:
   Friday, May 3rd: 4:00 p.m.-10 p.m.
   Saturday, May 4th: 10:00 a.m.- 10:00 p.m.
   Sunday, May 5th: 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
- Location: Saint Paul RiverCentre



This is a wonderful event to attend with your family and friends. We can't wait to see you!