The 46th Annual Heritage Festival will be held at the WaterFire Arts Center
The Rhode Island Historical Preservation & Heritage Commission is preparing for the 46th annual Heritage Festival, to be held on Saturday, September 21, 2024, at the WaterFire Arts Center in Providence.
The celebrations will begin with a parade of international flags from over 30 countries, officially opening the festival. Following the parade, there will be a country recognition ceremony organized by Silvermoon Mars LaRose. The event will also include a range of cultural performances from a variety of cultures, including singing, dancing and storytelling. There will also be a children’s area offering free face painting, arts and crafts.
The WaterFire Arts Center will be transformed into a unique celebration of Rhode Island’s rich and diverse heritage, featuring stunning visual art, engaging cultural exhibits and mesmerizing musical performances from cultural groups from across the state. The event will also showcase traditional food and drink from local favorites such as Cultro PVD, Eat Village Greek, Angkor Boba Tea House and the luxury Lemon food trucks.
The event will take place from noon to 5 p.m. at the WaterFire Arts Center in Providence. For more information, visit the festival website.
Be amazed by a program of cultural performances that will take you around the world. Enjoy song, dance and storytelling from different cultures with a full program of performances and presentations including:
12:00 pm
RIHPHC Executive Director Jeffrey Emidy
Governor Dan McKee
Silver Moon Mars LaRose
Ahlyha Nicole Bright – Sings the national anthem
Fraternidad Folklorica Boliviana
PADAM – Kuchipudi, Indian classical dance group
Lydia Perez and Yoruba 2 – Puerto Rican Drum Group
SGTV Alpenblumen Bavarian Folk Dance Group
13:00
Nazeli Armenian Dance Group – Dance Group
Black Storytellers from Rhode Island
Dance BFF – Bollywood Fusion Dance Group
Azama Dance Group – Dance from the Middle East
French American School of Rhode Island – vocal group
2:00 p.m.
The Colombian-American Cultural Society – Dance
RI Swedish Heritage Association – Swedish Folk Songs
Quisqueya in action Folklore dance – Dominican dance
Rhode Island Tamil Sangam – Dance Group
Medalit Scott – Peruvian dance artist
3:00 p.m.
Aftab Dance Group – Iranian Dance Group
Arte Latino from New England – Storytelling
Kelley School of Irish Dance – dance group
Morenada Boliviana San Bartolomé – Dance group
Seoyon Kim – Korean harpist
16:00
Napua O’ Polynesia – Kahiko (ancient) and modern hula dance group
Rhythm Nation Dance Company – Filipino dance group
Ecuador Sumag Llacta – dance and music performance
India Association of Rhode Island – Dance Group
Falun Dafa Association of New England Meditation Guide
Explore interactive heritage exhibitions, shop for unique handicrafts and immerse yourself in hands-on activities from:
Andean Cultural Center of Rhode Island
Armenian Community of Rhode Island
Arte Latino from New England
Books are wings
Cape Verde Museum
Center for Southeast Asians
Dorcas International Institute of Rhode Island
Ecuadorian Cultural Alliance
Falun Dafa Association of New England
YMCA of Greater Providence
Indian Association of Rhode Island
India Museum & Heritage Society
International House of Rhode Island
Iranian-American Cultural Society of Rhode Island
Korean American Association of Rhode Island
Lady Elfreda H. Thorpe and Williametta Thorpe
Medalist Scott represents Peru
Puerto Rican Institute for Arts and Advocacy, Inc.
Peace Flag Project
Providence Children’s Museum
Retablos Palomino Jiménez
RI Black Heritage Society
RI Day of Portugal
Office of the Attorney General of Rhode Island
Rhode Island Emergency Management Agency
RI Swedish Heritage Society
RI Tamil Sangam
Roger Williams Park Zoo
St. Andrew’s Society of RI
Tomaquag Museum
Turkish-American Cultural Society of Rhode Island
United Way 211 RV
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