Minimum Requirements for Passport Country Table

1. Do not sign up for a passport country booth if you can not guarantee that someone will be present to pass out stamps and answer questions from 9AM to 7PM. If you let us know in advance volunteers can be scheduled to operate your booth for you if you are unable to stay all day.

2. At check in you will be provided with an 8x10 laminated flag and matching stamps for the passport book. Return them when you check out after the festival is over.

3. You will be provided a table and two chairs, you must bring all other display support. Return them when you check out.

4. You may not sell items or collect money at your country booth. If you would like to collect money or sell anything sign up and pay for an additional booth next to your country booth for merchandise or food.

5. You must display a map of your country. Include the names of bordering countries. Identify the capitol with a star and other important cities with dots.

6. Your display must include: Population, Size of the country, Climate, Major religions, Major languages spoken, Currency Type, Major exports. Information in the passports is from CIA World Fact Book at http://www.cia.gov/publications/factbook

7. Include an interesting fact about etiquette, taboos or tradition from your country.

8. Include a recipe from your country.

9. Include a traditional holiday or celebration in your display.

10. Include a legend from your country.

Feel free to be creative and include whatever additional elements you wish in your display.
*Note - Only one booth per country will receive stamps. You will be notified if your choice has already been taken. You may still create a cultural display for any country you wish whether or not a passport table is already planned for it.


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