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AboutCALENDAR OF EVENTS
February 3 (Monday)
Chinese New Year
Join Sister City members and friends as we usher in the Chinese New Year according to the lunar calendar. The Chinese New Year dinner will be hosted by Double Happiness. (Wrightsville Ave. location) beginning promptly at 7:00 PM. Cost $25.00 (alcohol purchased separately) Reservations required by January 29 via email - [email protected].
February 23 (Sunday) Carnaval de San Pedro
Looking for a winter break then this is the weekend to head to San Pedro for some fun. The islanders will celebrate their heritage with a parade, traditional music, street performers, face painting and much more.
March 15 I-Fest (Saturday)
UNCW I-Fest will be held from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM in the Burney Center on Campus. There will be booths, foods, and musical performances to celebrate the different cultures represented both at the university and the broader community. It is open to the general public and is free. .
March 17 (Monday)
SCAW Annual Meeting & Preview of "1787 The American Constitution"
Join us at City Hall for a preview of David Garrigus' new film, "The American Constitution". Also present will be David Houpt, UNCW History Professor and expert on the era of the American Revolution and the ideological debates following the declaration of indpendence to join the discussion. The Board of Directors invites the membership to join us for this special evening on March 17 at 6:00 PM in City Council Chambers for a celebration of last year's accomplishments and to meet and mingle with the leadership of the organization plus the many volunteers/supporters who are behind all the impactful events Sister Cities offers each year. Board of Directors elections will also be held as required by the SCAW by-laws
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Azalea Festival
You will want to be sure to stop by the Multicultural Stage at the Street Fair following the Azalea Festival Parade.
April 24 (Thursday)
Sister Cities Celebrates Earth Day
Virtual panel of scientists will discuss the impact of climate change on marine biodiversity and fisheries across the globe.as well as the economic implications. Thanks to Dr. Martin Posey, Dr. Ellie Bergstrom, Keith Nichols, Dr. Tom Ball, and Dr. Julian Walcott for excellent presentations. You can view the program from the following l link .https://youtu.be/zwFCl_MnSKU .
May
East Asian-Australian Flyway
For bird enthusiasts this is a great time to visit Dandong when the mouth of the Yalu River wetlands is flush with birds. As many as 240 species, including endangered ones such as the Black-faced Spoonbill, can be observed.
July 30 - August 5
Crop Over Bridgetown
Crop Over BRIDGETOWN is an annual event that follows a tradition starting in the 1780s to mark the end of sugar cutting season. It is a unique experience featuring music, masquerade, history and culture. For a schedule of daily events visit www.visitbarbados.org.
September 11-14
St. Leger Festival
The Betfred St. Leger Festival in Doncaster is the highlight of the flats racing circuit drawing thousands to watch history in the making. The first day is Ladies Day where everyone dons their best outfits, the next day is for the Doncaster Cup; the third day is Bedford St. Leger Day Cup, and the last day is Family Fun Day.
September 30 (Tuesday) Harvest Moon Soup Cooking Class
Food bridges nationalities, cultures and generations. Join Sister Cities for a cooking class at the MLK Recreation Center (401 S. 8th St. Wilmington). Class starts promptly at 5:30 PM so be on time. This year the featured recipe will be Harvest Moon Soup in honor of Mid-Autumn Festival in China. To connect our two cultures a second dish will feature North Carolina sweet potatoes. The class is free but registration is limited. Registration will close on September 26 for this class..
Oct 19 (Sunday)
Peace Concert
The biennial concert will return this fall with a line-up of musicians, singers and dancers across genres to celebrate our shared humanity. Join us at the Basilica of St. Mary on S. Fifth Ave. at 5:30 PM. The concert is free and any donations are shared with the medical clinic in Honduras where St. Mary's former pastor, Father Bob, is serving his new mission... .
Nov 20-23 (Wed - Sun)
Cucalorus 31 rocks Wilmington once again. Check www.cucalorus.org for festival schedules and updates. Please do not contact Cucalorus about any special sister cities events during the festival.
Gong Xi Fa Cai
Sister Cities Association of Wilmington
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