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October 15, 2014 | Aline Barros

World of Montgomery: Fun for the Whole Family (PHOTOS)

A festival in Wheaton where attendees can visit China, El Salvador, Ethiopia, India, among others: the World of Montgomery is back to celebrate the diverse cultural heritages in Montgomery County. It is the event’s sixth anniversary, and will showcase the county’s diversity through food, music, dance, arts, and do-it-yourself projects for the whole family. “The theory […]

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September 15, 2014 | Aline Barros

Sharing Culture and Tradition at the Friendship Picnic in Wheaton (PHOTOS)

The second “Friendship Picnic” was held on Sept. 14 at the Wheaton Regional Park. Montgomery County’s Committee on Hate and Violence and the Office of Human Rights hosted the event that gathered more than 1,000 people. The event had live music, carousel train rides, and lots of dancing. “It was fantastic,” said James L. Stowe, […]

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March 7, 2014 | Elizabeth Ortega-Lohmeyer

photo Japanese tea pot for ceremony

Japan Fair at Bauer Drive Recreation Center

Japan Fair at Bauer Drive Community Recreation Center Montgomery County Recreation and Sakura Educational Exchange USA will co-host a student-presented “Japan Fair” on Saturday, March 22, from 1 to 5 p.m. at the Bauer Drive Community Recreation Center, 14625 Bauer Drive, Rockville. This wonderful event provides an opportunity to experience the richness of the Japanese […]

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October 13, 2013 | Staff Writer

Friendship Picnic Set for Oct. 13 in Wheaton

A Friendship Picnic will be held on October 13 from 1 to 5 p.m. at Wheaton Regional Park, located at 2000 Shorefield Rd. in Wheaton. The picnic is sponsored by the Montgomery County Office of Human Rights, the Montgomery County Committee on Hate/Violence, the Human Rights Commission, the Office of Community Partnerships and the County […]

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