Unity Week Houston 2007July 31, 2007
Contact Information: Houston is the nation's demographic future. In racial and ethnic composition, the Houston of today very much resembles the U.S. nearly 60 years hence. No racial or ethnic group constitutes a majority of the Houston region's population, so it's fitting that Houston is the only city in the country to hold this type of diversity celebration. Cultural Exchange During the week of Aug. 13, various community centers in Houston will open their doors to patrons of other community centers for a cultural exchange opportunity. The goal of this program is to bring Houston's communities together to learn more about one another. Each community center will be open to the general public after 1 p.m. Children participating in summer programs at the various community centers will have the opportunity to spend a few hours learning about another culture. For example, kids participating in the Jewish Community Center's summer program will spend Tuesday morning playing games, learning Kung Fu and tasting authentic Chinese cuisine at the Chinese Community Center. Monday, August 13: The Multi Ethnic Community Center, 9819 Bissonnet St., will open its doors to patrons of other community centers to enjoy activities planned by the center. Tuesday, August 14: The Chinese Community Center, 9800 Town Park, will share the sights and sounds of the Chinese community in Houston. Wednesday, August 15: The Jewish Community Center, 5601 Braeswood St., will host an open house in celebration of Jewish culture in Houston. Thursday, August 16: The Arab-American Cultural and Community Center, 10555 Stancliff Road, will show Houstonians how it works to preserve Arab culture, making it more accessible to the public through language and cultural programs. Friday, August 17: Ripley House, 4410 Navigation, will showcase Houston's Hispanic Community. Unity at Hermann Park Hermann Park will be full of the sights and sounds of diversity on Saturday, Aug. 18. Houston Zoo: From 11 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. families are invited to enjoy the Houston Zoo and receive half-price admission with a coupon available on the Houston Zoo web site. Kids Zone: From 2 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Unity Day will feature a Kids Zone with international dance groups and vocalists. Local community centers will have games for the children to play and their will be several inflatables, slides and playhouses. Unity Day Marketplace: From 2 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. purchase items from across the globe from international vendors. Unity Concert: From 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. enjoy a concert at Miller Outdoor Theater featuring many styles of musical entertainment from Houston's hottest local talent, representing a variety of cultures. Acts include D.R.U.M, Moodafaruka, Dance of Asian America with special guest Zheng Yifan, Mango Punch, Kyle Turner and the Unity Choir and others. A portion of Unity Day proceeds will fund a Houston-area student to study abroad in one of Houston's 16 sister cities. Unity Week is sponsored by Shell, METRO, The Kerry Group, Amerigroup Corporation, Comcast, Miller Outdoor Theatre, Majic 102.1, Walker Entertainment Group, Quaker State, KPRC Local 2, Rottella T, Boeing, Houston Style Magazine, and Black Majic, in cooperation with City of Houston, Greater Houston Convention and Visitors Bureau, Harris County Precinct 2, Houston Zoo, and Sister Cities of Houston. ### |
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