Festival of Nations

Location: Virtual
Fri, August 28, 8:00am - Sun, August 30, 6:00pm
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Friday, August 28

8:30 am - 9:30 am

1 pm - 2 pm

Learn how to make Korean dish called Japchae (click to register)
Japchae is made with sweet potato starch noodles and a variety of vegetables and meat.  Learn from Bomi Park of the St. Louis Mosaic Project about the traditional Korean dish. This dish is gluten-free and could easily be made as a vegan dish. Don’t miss out on the chance to ask any Korean food questions!

6 pm - 6:30 pm

Salsa with Carmen Guynn

Learn how to Salsa

Saturday, August 29

10 am - 10:30 am

11 am - 12 pm
Korean, Spanish, and Arabic Language Lessons (click to register)
If you've always wanted to learn a few simple sentences in different languages, this is your chance! Learn how to say hello, thank you, and maybe a few 'ready-to-travel' sentences in Korean, Spanish, and Arabic. Get culture tips on how to be friendly with the locals. This session is planned by the St. Louis Mosaic Project​ and the International Institute of St. Louis.

1 pm - 1:30 pm
JOIA
World Music. Please watch the DIY Shaker video to move, shake and play with the band! 

2:30 pm - 3 pm

Samba Bom
Brazilian Music including Samba, Bossa Nova, Brazilian jazz, Oldum, Forro, Choro, and Batucada. 

5 pm - 5:45 pm

Rockwell Beer Tasting and International Food Pairing
Join us for a beer tasting with Rockwell Brewery, as we discuss international flavors and foods that pair with each drink. Stop by Rockwell this week to purchase the following featured beers ahead of time for a more interactive tasting experience!

  • Crisp Chinos (Dry-Hopped Jasmine Rice Lager; 5.2% ABV)

  • Kazimierz (Foeder Baltic Porter; 9.2% ABV)

  • Passing Clouds (Belgian-Style Witbier with spices; 4.6% ABV)

  • Stand By (Hoppy Pilsner; 5.3% ABV)

  • Sven (Kölsch; 5.0% ABV)

6 pm - 6:45 pm
DieDra and The Ruff Pro Band
DieDra, the Alabama Blues Queen is a powerhouse performer known throughout the Blues, R&B and Southern Soul musical audiences.  A powerhouse of a voice sure to please all at home listeners!

Sunday, August 30

10 am - 10:30 am
Live Music with Chris Stephens
World musician who plays over 20 instruments

1 pm - 2 pm
Spanish Cooking Demonstration with Inigo Gondra from The Croquetterie
Learn to make Gazpacho, sold at Festival of Nations as Cold Tomato Bisque that is drinkable; and Salmorejo, similar to gazpacho but to eat with a spoon.

2:30 pm - 3 pm
Choro Guys
Brazilian instrumental music, Choro being a style of music native of Brazil.

5 pm - 6 pm

 

Korean Cooking Class (password is Mosaic072820!) – Bomi Park, Assistant Project Manager at St. Louis Mosaic Project, demonstrates how to make bulgogi. Bulgogi, literally “fire meat”, marinated slices of beef or pork grilled on a barbecue or on a stove-top griddle. It is also often stir-fried in a pan in home cooking. Sirloin, rib eye or brisket are frequently used cuts of beef for the dish. Bulgogi recipe.

 

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