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September 27, 2025  35th annual celebration

Executive Director: Kim Mason

Board of Directors:  Emma Thomas (President),  Franne Jennings (Vice President/Treasurer), Leyda Becker (Secretary), Clay Smalley, Jr., German Escobar, Kayla Bitner, Dr. Dawn Winters

Community Planners: Amy Milliken • Franne Jennings • Kimberly Nessler • Emma Thomas

Shirt Design: Leigh Ann Mast|  Festival Photographer – BJ Jordan

Lessons & participating instructors: Latin Ballroom by SoKY Dance Arts of Bowling Green • Teine O Samoa – American Samoan • Safiya & Troupe Banat Nawaar of Arabesque World Dance – Bellydance • Mbira dza Maungira – Dance of Shona people of Zimbabwe • Ana Ruiz – Cuban Cultural Dance

La Gala Ballroom (Indoor) [host: Kelsey Tullis]

  • 10:00-10:30 SoKY Dance Arts of Bowling Green – Latin Ballroom
  • 10:45-11:15 Teine O Samoa – American Samoan
  • 11:30-12:00 Safiya & Troupe Banat Nawaar of Arabesque World Dance – Bellydance
  • 12:15-12:45 Mbira dza Maungira – Dance of Shona people of Zimbabwe
  • 1:00-1:30 SoKY Dance Arts of Bowling Green – Latin Ballroom
  • 1:45-2:15 Ana Ruiz – Cuban Cultural Dance
  • 2:30-3:00 Safiya & Troupe Banat Nawaar of Arabesque World Dance – Bellydance
  • 3:15-3:45 Teine O Samoa – American Samoan
  • 4:00-4:30 Ana Ruiz – Cuban Cultural Dance

Featured Performers: Academy of Flamenco Arts • Ana Ruiz • Armin Hasanagic & Friends • Bluegrass Filipino Cultural Dance Troupe • Bollywood Dance • Burmese Community of Bowling Green • CAREUSTZ • Colin Grant-Adams • Jeff Manning • Luz de Mexico • Nashville Chinese Culture Club • Mbira dza Maungira • Red River Fiddlers • Roads to Home • Roux du Bayou Cajun Zydeco Band • Safiya & Troupe Banat Nawaar of Arabesque World Dance • Seefari • SoKY Dance Arts of Bowling Green • Sreshta Meduri, SLB KK • Teine O Samoa • Tropic Society • Tuatha Dea • United ZO Organization OF Kentucky (UZO-KY) • WKU Chinese Music Club • Yeli Ensemble • Zomi Community

Stage Schedules

Diversity Stage [host: Sadie Jeannette/Lindsey Production Group]

  • 8:45-9:00 Opening Ceremony – Awards, recognition for K-12 Poster Contest winners, T-Shirt Designer, BG International Cup soccer tournament awards, Introduction of Presenting Sponsor – Service One Credit Union
  • 9:00-10:25 Roux du Bayou – Cajun
  • 10:30-10:45 Sreshta Meduri, SLB KK – Indian Kuchipudi Dance
  • 10:47-10:57 Luz de Mexico – Traditional Mexican Dance
  • 11:10-12:15 Tuatha Dea – Tribal Celtic
  • 12:30-1:15 Yeli Ensemble – Traditional Music & Dance from the Mali Empire
  • 1:30-2:50 Seefari Reggae – Reggae
  • 3:00-3:05 Teine O Samoa – Samoan Dance
  • 3:10-3:45 Academy of Flamenco Arts – Spanish Flamenco
  • 3:50-4:20 Safiya & Troupe Banat Nawaar of Arabesque World Dance – Traditional & Modern Dances of Egypt, Lebanon, Turkey & Saudi Arabia
  • 4:25-4:35 Zomi Community – Zomi Music & Dance
  • 4:45-6:00 Tuatha Dea – Tribal Celtic

Heritage Stage [host: Armin Hasanagic/Lindsey Production Group]

  • 9:00-10:30 Tropic Society – Caribbean/Brazilian Fusion
  • 10:35-11:35 Red River Fiddlers – Celtic
  • 11:40-12:55 Armin Hasanagic & Friends – Bosnian Folk
  • 1:00-1:05 Bluegrass Filipino Cultural Dance Troupe – Dance from the Philippines
  • 1:10-1:55 CAREUSTZ – African / Afghanistan Dance Fusion
  • 2:00-2:20 Jeff Manning – Bagpipes
  • 2:25-2:35 United Zo Organization of Kentucky (UZO-KY) – Zo Cultural Dances
  • 2:40-3:00 WKU Chinese Music Club – Traditional Chinese instruments
  • 3:10-4:25 San Rafael Band – Latin/Rock/Jazz Fusion
  • 4:35-5:10 Academy of Flamenco Arts – Spanish Flamenco
  • 5:20-6:00 Yeli Ensemble – Traditional Music & Dance from the Mali Empire

World Performance Area  [host: Caitlin Smyth/Lindsey Production Group]

  • 9:00-9:15 SoKY Dance Arts of Bowling Green – Latin Dance
  • 9:20-9:35 Sreshta Meduri, SLB K – Indian Kuchipudi Dance
  • 9:40-10:00 Mbira dza Maungira – Zimbabwean Mbira
  • 10:10-11:10 Roads to Home – Celtic
  • 11:15-11:24 Aora Bollywood – Indian Bollywood Dance
  • 11:25-11:45 Jeff Manning – Scottish Bagpipes
  • 11:50-12:25 Nashville Chinese Culture Club – Traditional Chinese Dance
  • 12:26-12:36 Zomi Community – Zomi Music & Dance
  • 12:38-12:46 Teine O Samoa – Samoan Dance
  • 12:48-12:53 Bluegrass Filipino Cultural Dance Troupe – Dance from the Philippines
  • 12:55-1:10 SoKY Dance Arts of Bowling Green – Latin Dance
  • 1:15-1:45 Safiya & Troupe Banat Nawaar of Arabesque World Dance – Traditional & Modern Dances of Egypt, Lebanon, Turkey & Saudi Arabia
  • 1:50-1:55 Teine O Samoa – Samoan Dance
  • 2:00-2:05 Bluegrass Filipino Cultural Dance Troupe – Dance from the Philippines
  • 2:10-2:20 Luz de Mexico – Traditional Mexican Dance
  • 2:25-2:30 Bluegrass Filipino Cultural Dance Troupe – Dance from the Philippines
  • 2:35-2:55 Jeff Manning – Scottish Bagpipes
  • 3-4:27 Mbira dza Maungira – Zimbabwean Mbira
  • 4:32-4:40 Teine O Samoa – Samoan Dance
  • 4:42-5:05 CAREUSTZ – African / Afghanistan Dance Fusion
  • 5:09-5:39 Safiya & Troupe Banat Nawaar of Arabesque World Dance – Traditional & Modern Dances of Egypt, Lebanon, Turkey & Saudi Arabia
  • 5:44-6:00 Burmese Community of Bowling Green – Ethnic Burmese Dances

Sponsors:

Presenting: Service One Credit Union

Dignitary:  Tyson Foods Inc, WNKY

Ambassador: La Gala, WDNS/WKCT

Diplomat: Perdue, Daily News, 7Mtn – WUHU, 7Mtn – G.O.A.T., 7Mtn – BG 100.7., Med Center Health, Smith Brothers/ Budweiser

Humanitarian: Atmos Energy, Gaunce Management Inc., Sumitomo, 7Mtn – Bigfoot Legends, 7Mtn – The Point, 7Mtn – BEAVER 106.3, City of BG

Delegate: Graves, Gilbert Clinic, BG Convention & Visitors

Trustee: Be Happy Yoga & Salt Cave, Walmart, The Pots Place, Papa John’s, BGMU, Fox Pest Control, Oak Tree Awards

SPECIAL THANKS: City of Bowling Green Commission & Mayors Office, Police, Landscape Division, Public Works, Neighborhood and Community Services, Office of Occupational License and Parks & Rec departments • Chuck Evans Liquor • Hannah Barahona • UAW 2164 • Warren County Attorney’s Office • WKU American Society of Civil Engineers and the many businesses, organizations and individuals who promoted or supported the festival in any way.

Restaurant Card Participants: 2 Amigos Mexican Fast Food • Abby’s International African Market • A Taste of Europe (mobile) • Anna’s Greek Restaurant • Azzip Pizza • Blaze Pizza • Bruster’s Real Ice Cream • Burger and Bowl • California Street Tacos • Charcole’s BBQ (mobile) • ConCon’s Diner • Cruz’s Mexican Express BG • Curtis BBQ (mobile) • Damascus Delicacies • Dog Pen Hotdogs • Doug’s Motor City • Earls Kountry Diner • El Maguey Mexican Restaurant • El Mazatlan • Empanadas BG • Ester’s Farm Cafe • Family Traditions • Firehouse Pizza of BG • Geno’s Italian Deli • Gerard’s 1907 Tavern • GiGi’s Cupcakes • Grammie’s Home Cookin (Smith’s Grove) • Hilligans • Hokkaiddo Ramen & Sushi House • Honey Baked Ham • House of Rich (mobile) • Ichiban • India Oven • K & L Asian Restaurant • Kentacos BG (mobile- Scottsville) • Kona Ice Bowling Green (mobile) • La Garrafa Artisan Ice Cream (mobile) • Local Taco • Long John Silvers / A&W • Los Mariachis • Maki Sushi & Teriyaki (mobile) • Mario’s Pizza (mobile) • Mary Jane’s Chocolates • Mellow Mushroom • Mister B’s Pizza & Wings • Novo Dolce 2.0 • Papa John’s #37 & #38 • Peppers Roasted Sweet Corn (mobile) • Pub by Novo • Puerta Vallarta #1-4 • Que Pasa Michoacana • Rackhouse Restaurant & Bar • Rita’s of Bowling Green (rest & mobile) • Samurai Hibachi and Sushi • Simply Ramen • Smiling Mama • Stakz Self-Serve Frozen Yogurt • Sud Kivu International Market • Taqueria Los Vazquez • Thai Thai Restaurant • The Bistro • The Food School • The Mobile Moo (mobile) • The Status Crowe (Scottsville) • Toro • Totally Baked Pretzels (mobile) • Trek Coffee Company • Tropical Smoothie Cafe • Tsunami • Wicked Potato (mobile) • Wrap & Roll (mobile)

 

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]]> Follow Festival Social Media Accounts https://www.bginternationalfest.com/news/follow-festival-social-media-accounts/ Thu, 03 Apr 2025 22:40:30 +0000 https://www.bginternationalfest.com/?p=14992 You can follow our social media accounts for information about the festival.  We post regularly about ways to participate, our contests, performers and more. We post flash promo codes for ticket discounts each month on our Facebook page.  It is also where you can view all our K-12 Student Poster Contest entries and vote for...

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Follow festival social media accounts

You can follow our social media accounts for information about the festival.  We post regularly about ways to participate, our contests, performers and more.

We post flash promo codes for ticket discounts each month on our Facebook page.  It is also where you can view all our K-12 Student Poster Contest entries and vote for the People’s Choice Award winners.

You can also view all of our photos and videos from previous years on YouTube and Flickr.

We appreciate those who help the festival by following our social media and sharing our posts!  For more ways to help visit:  https://bginternationalfest.com/promote-us

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]]> 2024 https://www.bginternationalfest.com/past-festivals/2024/ Tue, 01 Oct 2024 23:03:58 +0000 https://www.bginternationalfest.com/?p=14954 September 28, 2024  34th annual celebration Executive Director: Kim Mason Board of Directors:  Kayla Bitner (President), Dr. Dawn Winters (Vice President), Franne Jennings (Treasurer), Dr. Leyda Becker (Secretary) Franne Jennings, Clay Smalley, Jr., German Escobar, Hannah Barahona Community Planners: Amy Milliken • Franne Jennings • Kimberly Nessler • Emma Thomas Shirt Design: Ashley Scott|  Festival Photographer – BJ Jordan...

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Executive Director: Kim Mason

Board of Directors:  Kayla Bitner (President), Dr. Dawn Winters (Vice President), Franne Jennings (Treasurer), Dr. Leyda Becker (Secretary) Franne Jennings, Clay Smalley, Jr., German Escobar, Hannah Barahona

Community Planners: Amy Milliken • Franne Jennings • Kimberly Nessler • Emma Thomas

Shirt Design: Ashley Scott|  Festival Photographer – BJ Jordan

Poster Contest Winners: Judged – Best in Show:  High School –  1st – Camille, grade 9 | Warren Central High School, Teacher: Alice Orange; 2nd –Ahmedina, grade 12 | Warren Central High School, Teacher: Alice Orange ; 3rd –Sawda, grade 9 | Bowling Green High School, Teacher: Hillary Williams ; Middle School – 1st – Riya, grade 7 | Drakes Creek Middle School; 2nd – Mary, grade 6 | Cumberland Trace Elementary, Teacher: Callie Spires; 3rd – Kenia | Teranga; Elementary School – Elliot, grade 4 | Briarwood Elementary School, Teacher: Sarah Anderson; 2nd – Olivia, grade 3 | Lost River Elementary; 3rd – Chloe, grade 4 | Briarwood Elementary School, Teacher: Sarah Anderson; People’s Choice Awards – High School PC – Kaiden, grade 10 | Warren Central High School, Teacher: Alice Orange; Middle School PC – Ady, grade 6; Elementary School PC – Elliot, grade 4 | Briarwood Elementary School, Teacher: Sarah Anderson. 

Lessons & participating instructors: Latin Ballroom by SoKY Dance Arts of Bowling Green • Indian dance by Soma’s Belles of Bluegrass • Zimbabwe Dance & Mbira by Mbira dza Maungira • Samoan Dance by Teine O Samoa • Persian Gulf dance by Arabesque World Dance

La Gala Ballroom (Indoor) [host: Kelsey Tullis]

  • 10:00-10:30 SoKY Dance Arts of BG – Latin Ballroom
  • 10:45-11:15 Teine O Samoa – Samoan Dance
  • 11:30-12:00 Mbira dza Maungira – Zimbabwe Dance & Mbira
  • 12:15-12:45 SoKY Dance Arts of BG – Latin Ballroom
  • 1:00-1:30 Teine O Samoa – Samoan Dance
  • 1:45-2:15 Arabesque World Dance – Persian Gulf dance / bellydance
  • 2:30-3:00 Soma’s Belles of Bluegrass – Indian dance
  • 3:15-3:45 Arabesque World Dance – Persian Gulf dance / bellydance
  • 4:00-4:30 Mbira dza Maungira – Zimbabwe Dance & Mbira

Featured Performers: Academy of Flamenco Arts • Arabesque World Dance & Troupe Banat Nawaar • Armin Hasanagic & Friends • AruMaru Martial Arts • Burma Nationals Organization • CAREUSTZ • Colin Grant-Adams • Guerreros Quetzalcoatl Aztec Dancers • Halfway Home • Jeff Manning • Luz de Mexico • Mbira dza Maungira • Rachana Pasupuleti • Roux du Bayou Cajun Zydeco Band • Sankofa African Drum and Dance Company • Seefari • SoKY Dance Arts of Bowling Green • Soma’s Troupe/ Belles of Bluegrass • Sreshta Meduri, SLB KK • Teine O Samoa • Tropic Society • Tuatha Dea • Veracruz Folklórico • WKU Chinese Music Club • Yeli Ensemble • Zomi Community

Stage Schedules

Diversity Stage [host: Sadie Jeannette/Lindsey Production Group]

  • 8:45-9:00 Opening Ceremony – Awards, recognition for K-12 Poster Contest winners, T-Shirt Designer, BG International Cup soccer tournament awards, Introduction of Presenting Sponsor – Service One Credit Union
  • 9:00-10:00 Roux du Bayou Cajun Zydeco Band – Cajun French South Louisiana
  • 10:10-11:15 Tuatha Dea – Tribal Celtic
  • 11:25-11:40 Rachana Pasupuleti – Bharatanatyam Classical Indian Dance
  • 11:45-12:20 Academy of Flamenco Arts – Flamenco
  • 12:30-1:30 Tropic Society – Caribbean/Brazilian Fusion
  • 1:40-2:40 Yeli Ensemble – Traditional Music & Dance from the Mali Empire
  • 2:45-3:05 Careustz – African / Afghanistan dance fusion
  • 3:15-4:30 Seefari – classic reggae with dub, rock, jazz, Latin & African
  • 4:31-4:45 Jeff Manning – Scottish Bagpipes
  • 4:47-6:00 Tuatha Dea – Tribal Celtic

Heritage Stage [host: Armin Hasanagic/Lindsey Production Group]

  • 9:00-9:30 Guerreros Quetzalcoatl Aztec Dancers – Mexican Aztec drum & dance
  • 9:32-10:00 Mbira dza Maungira – Zimbabwean Mbira
  • 10:05-10:20 Sreshta Meduri, SLB KK – Indian Kuchipudi Dance
  • 10:22-10:30 Teine O Samoa – Samoan Dance
  • 10:35-11:00 Halfway Home – Celtic
  • 11:01-11:15 Jeff Manning – Scottish Bagpipes
  • 11:16-12:31 Colin Grant-Adams – Scottish Singer/Songwriter
  • 11:16-1:41 Armin Hasanagic & Friends – Bosnian Folk
  • 1:46-2:16 Academy of Flamenco Arts – Flamenco
  • 2:18-2:26 Teine O Samoa – Samoan Dance
  • 2:36-3:06 Sankofa African Drum and Dance Company – African Drums and Dance
  • 3:11-3:51 Burma Nationals Organization – Ethnic Burmese Dances
  • 3:55-4:10 Rachana Pasupuleti – Bharatanatyam Classical Indian Dance
  • 4:12-4:20 Teine O Samoa – Samoan Dance
  • 4:22-4:50 Arabesque World Dance & Troupe Banat Nawaar – Traditional & Modern Dances of Egypt, Lebanon, Turkey & Saudi Arabia
  • 5:00-6:00 Yeli Ensemble – Traditional Music & Dance from the Mali Empire

World Performance Area [Erika Brady/Lindsey Production Group] 

  • 9:00-9:20 SoKY Dance Arts of Bowling Green – Latin Dance
  • 9:22-9:37 AruMaru Martial Arts – South Korean Taekwondo
  • 9:40-10:15 Burma Nationals Organization – Ethnic Burmese Dances
  • 10:17-10:37 Careustz – African / Afghanistan Dance Fusion
  • 10:39-11:09 Arabesque World Dance & Troupe Banat Nawaar – Traditional & Modern Dances of Egypt, Lebanon, Turkey & Saudi Arabia
  • 11:11-11:31 Luz de Mexico – Mexican Dance
  • 11:33-11:48 Zomi Community – Zomi Music & Dance
  • 11:50-11:54 Veracruz Folklórico – Veracruz Dance
  • 11:56-12:11 Sreshta Meduri, SLB KK – Indian Kuchipudi Dance
  • 12:13-12:21 Teine O Samoa – Samoan Dance
  • 12:25-12:55 Arabesque World Dance & Troupe Banat Nawaar – Traditional & Modern Dances of Egypt, Lebanon, Turkey & Saudi Arabia
  • 12:57-1:27 Sankofa African Drum and Dance Company – African Drums and Dance
  • 1:30-1:55 SoKY Dance Arts of Bowling Green – Latin Dance
  • 2:00-2:20 Luz de Mexico – Mexican Dance
  • 2:22-2:26 Veracruz Folklórico – Veracruz Dance
  • 2:36-3:06 Guerreros Quetzalcoatl Aztec Dancers – Mexican Aztec drum & dance
  • 3:13-3:55 Colin Grant-Adams – Scottish Singer/Songwriter
  • 4:00-4:05 Soma’s Belles of Bluegrass – Dance of India
  • 4:07-4:22 Zomi Community – Zomi Music & Dance
  • 4:25-4:55 WKU Chinese Music Club – Traditional Chinese instruments
  • 5:00-5:28 Mbira dza Maungira – Zimbabwean Mbira
  • 5:30-6:00 Guerreros Quetzalcoatl Aztec Dancers – Mexican Aztec drum & dance

Film:

PBS Documentary Double Feature:
WKU Public Media presents a double feature in celebration of the Bowling Green International Festival.

Join us for two short documentaries depicting the unique journies and experiences of recent immigrants to the United States.

  • 12:00p: Fleeing to Flyover Country
  • 12:30p: Living the American Dream

Children’s Activities [created by Franne Jennings]: 

Booth Hosts:

Cultural Displays: 

Merchandise Booths: 

Food Booths: 

Special Interest Booths: 

Sponsors:

Presenting: Service One Credit Union

Dignitary: Accurate Personnel LLC, Tyson Foods Inc, WNKY

Ambassador: AARP KY, 7Mtn – WBVR, AT&T, Daily News, La Gala, WDNS/WKCT

Diplomat: Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC, Graves Gilbert Clinic, Perdue, 7Mtn – WUHU, 7Mtn – WYLE, Med Center Health, Smith Brothers/ Budweiser

Humanitarian: Warren County Fiscal Court, Atmos Energy , Coldwell Banker Legacy Real Estate Groups, Gaunce Management Inc.,Sumitomo, 7Mtn – WBGN, City of BG

Delegate: Topura, BG Convention & Visitors, English, Lucas, Priest & Owsley, LLP, Houchens Food Group, Oak Tree Awards, Storage Sense

Trustee: Be Happy Yoga & Salt Cave, The Pots Place, BGMU, Charles M. Moore Insurance Agency Inc.

SPECIAL THANKS: City of Bowling Green Commission & Mayors Office, Police, Landscape Division, Public Works, Neighborhood and Community Services, Office of Occupational License and Parks & Rec departments • Chuck Evans Liquor • Warren County Attorney’s Office • WKU American Society of Civil Engineers and the many businesses, organizations and individuals who promoted or supported the festival in any way.

Restaurant Card Participants: 2 Amigos Mexican Fast Food • Abby’s International African Market • Almadina International Market • Anna’s Greek Restaurant • Awaken Bakery • Azzip Pizza • Big Al’s Hot Damn Chicken (mobile) • Blaze Pizza • Bruster’s Real Ice Cream • Burger and Bowl • California Street Tacos (mobile)• Charcoles BBQ (mobile) • Con Con’s • Curtis BBQ (mobile) • Doug’s Motor City • El Maguey Mexican Restaurant • El Mazatlan • Geno’s Italian Deli • Gerard’s 1907 Tavern • GiGi’s Cupcakes • Ichiban Japanese Steak House (Cave Mill Rd) • K&L Asian Restaurant • Local Taco • Long John Silver’s / A&W • Los Mariachis • Maki Sushi & Teriyaki (mobile) • Mancino’s Grinders & Pizza • Mario’s Pizza (mobile) • Mellow Mushroom • Mercadito Hispano • Mister B’s Pizza & Wings • Novo Dolce 2.0 • Papa John’s #37 & #38 • Peppers Roasted Sweet Corn (mobile) • Po-boy me plzz LLC (mobile) • Poke Fresh • Pub by Novo • Puerta Vallarta • Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard • Samurai Hibachi and Sushi • Simply Ramen • Speeza • Stakz Self-Serve Frozen Yogurt • Sud Kivu International Market • Taqueria el Chaparro’n Mexican Grill (mobile) • Taste of New Orleans (mobile) • Teresa’s Restaurant • Thai Thai Restaurant • The Bistro • The Dog Pen Hotdogs (mobile) • The Mobile Moo (mobile) • The Status Crowe • Toro • Totally Baked Pretzels (mobile) • Trek Coffee Company • Tropical Smoothie Cafe • Tsunami • Wrap & Roll (mobile)

 

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]]> Ojja https://www.bginternationalfest.com/virtual-recipe-box/mango-kulfi-12/ Sat, 31 Aug 2024 06:16:21 +0000 https://www.bginternationalfest.com/?p=14510 The post Ojja appeared first on Bowling Green International Festival.

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Ojja

One Of simple Tunisian Dish, in some Tunisian city can be called (Shakshouka, Mshakshek…)
Ojja is a dish of eggs poached in a sauce of tomatoes, chili peppers, and Garlic with Olive Oil.
You can make Ojja with Spicy sausages (Tunisian merguez), sea food, chicken or just the eggs.

Ingredients:
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • Coriander powder
  • Olive Oil (100 ML)
  • Tomato Paste (100 GR)
  • Harrissa (Optional)
  • Garlic (1)
  • Tomato (4)
  • Hot Chili Pepper (3)
  • Eggs (4)
  • Water (500 ML)
  • French Bread (2)
Description:
  1. Heat a large quantity of olive oil (so that the bottom of the pan is covered).
    Brown everything over medium heat with the coriander, salt, pepper, harissa and tomato paste.
    Once a warm and coating smell emerges, Add the peppers and tomatoes cut fairly roughly (not too much) and water (everything should be half covered).
    Leave to simmer for around twenty minutes over low heat then, increasing the heat, break the eggs into the pan, but be careful! Don’t mix! Leave to cook for about 10 more minutes.
    Serve hot with bread.
Submitted by: Mehdi Khammassi

 

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]]> Pierogies and Sausage https://www.bginternationalfest.com/virtual-recipe-box/pierogies-and-sausage/ Sat, 31 Aug 2024 06:08:21 +0000 https://www.bginternationalfest.com/?p=14507 Pierogies and Sausage My great grand-parents migrated to Ellis Island, and onto Michigan, after evading Poland. They were avid farmers, that passed on wonderful knowledge of cooking. One dish I remember vividly is the pierogis. They are versatile and comforting, with many ways to add different meats, toppings, and flavors inside the Polish inspired dish....

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My great grand-parents migrated to Ellis Island, and onto Michigan, after evading Poland. They were avid farmers, that passed on wonderful knowledge of cooking. One dish I remember vividly is the pierogis. They are versatile and comforting, with many ways to add different meats, toppings, and flavors inside the Polish inspired dish. You can get creative with it and make it your own while keeping the easy recipe simple. I truly enjoy the amazing meals all cultures bring to our world.

Ingredients:
  • 1 Tbsp Oil
  • 1 Polska Kielbasa Sausage Rope, or Sausage of preference
  • 1 white onion
  • 6 garlic cloves
  • 1tbsp Worcestershire
  • Salt and Pepper to taste
  • 2 packages of frozen pierogies (any flavor) or if you want to get really authentic, making your own pierogies is not too hard! Think of a dumpling made of flour, egg, sour cream, and butter, with a filling of your choice, some people use potatoes, cheese, vegetables, even ground beef, go wild!
  • Sometimes we add green peppers to the recipe.
    Toppings could include:
  • Bacon, cheese, sour cream, green onions, etc.
Description:
  1. Dice onions until translucent in half of the required oil. Add in Sausage for about 6 minutes, add in the rest of the oil and garlic, plus salt and pepper. After sausage is heated, move to the side of your pan, add in pierogies, cook like package says, as they will be most likely only need to be heated for a short amount of time. We add shredded cheese and sometimes sour cream on top of ours. Enjoy!
Submitted by: Sara Nelson in memory of her mother Linda

 

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]]> 2023 https://www.bginternationalfest.com/past-festivals/2023/ Sun, 01 Oct 2023 23:02:52 +0000 https://www.bginternationalfest.com/?p=14952 September 30, 2023  33rd annual celebration Executive Director: Kim Mason Board of Directors:  Kayla Bitner (President), Dr. Dawn Winters (Vice President), Franne Jennings (Treasurer), Dr. Leyda Becker (Secretary) Franne Jennings, Clay Smalley, Jr., German Escobar, Hannah Barahona Community Planners: Amy Milliken • Franne Jennings • Kimberly Nessler • Emma Thomas Shirt Design: Janie Hunt |  Festival Photographer – BJ Jordan...

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]]> September 30, 2023  33rd annual celebration

Executive Director: Kim Mason

Board of Directors:  Kayla Bitner (President), Dr. Dawn Winters (Vice President), Franne Jennings (Treasurer), Dr. Leyda Becker (Secretary) Franne Jennings, Clay Smalley, Jr., German Escobar, Hannah Barahona

Community Planners: Amy Milliken • Franne Jennings • Kimberly Nessler • Emma Thomas

Shirt Design: Janie Hunt |  Festival Photographer – BJ Jordan

Poster Contest Winners: Judged – Best in Show:  High School –  1st – Alexa Cax – Grade 9, Greenwood High; 2nd – Ceclia Amorim – Grade 9, Warren Central High; 3rd – Rebekah Redwine – Grade 9, Warren Central High; Middle School – 1st – Aleesha Niyorukundo – Grade 7, Drakes Creek Middle ; 2nd – Temple McDaniel – Grade 7, Warren East Middle ; 3rd –Tristan Sweeney – Moon Academy (homeschool); Elementary School – ; 2nd – Grace Young – Grade 6, Lost River Elementary; 3rd – Shiny Thwai – Grade 6 JCE, Light of Chance, Inc.; People’s Choice Awards – High School PC – by Melkys Lovos, 11th grade Geo International High School & Neh Meh 11th grade, Geo International High School; Middle School PC – by Accember Logsdon, 7th grade Hortons Homeschooling; 

Featured Performers: Academy of Flamenco Arts • Armin Hasanagic, Emsud Delkic & Mensur Mujanovic • Arora’s Bollywood Fusion • AruMaru Martial Arts • Barrenhart • Bhutanese Community • Burma Nationals • Bluegrass Ceili Academy • CARE US TZ • Colin Grant-Adams • Guerreros Quetzalcoatl Aztec Dancers • Halfway Home • Hui Kaululehua • Las Damas • Mbira dzeMaungira • Mizo Dancers • Norma Patricia Serna • Philippine Bluegrass Cultural Dance Group • Rachana Pasupuleti • Ritmos Calientes• Roux du Bayou Cajun Band • Safiya & Troupe Banat Nawaar of Arabesque World Dance • Sankofa African Drum and Dance Company • SOKY Dance Arts Performance Troupe and Dance Ensemble • Sreshta Meduri, SLB KK • Tuatha Dea • WKU Chinese Music Club • Yapa • Zomi Music & Dance

Stage Schedules

Diversity Stage [host: Katelyn Mason/Lindsey Production Group]

  • 8:45-9:00 Opening Ceremony – Awards, recognition for K-12 Poster Contest winners, T-Shirt Designer, BG International Cup soccer tournament awards, Introduction of Presenting Sponsor – Service One Credit Union
  • 9:00-9:50 Roux du Bayou Cajun band – Cajun & Zydeco accordion & fiddle music
  • 9:55-10:10 Zomi Music & Dance – Traditional Zomi Dance
  • 10:20-11:00 Tuatha Dea – Celtic, tribal, Gypsy rock with an Appalachian steampunk edge
  • 11:05-11:20 Norma Patricia Serna – Mariachi songs
  • 11:23-11:38 Las Damas – Traditional Mexican Dance
  • 11:41-12:16 Academy of Flamenco Arts – Flamenco style dance from Argentina, Venezuela, Cuba, Peru
  • 12:19-12:34 Rachana Pasupuleti – Bharatnatyam classical dance from India
  • 12:37-1:07 Hui Kaululehua – Indigenous Hawaiian dance
  • 1:12-1:52 Colin Grant-Adams – Traditional & Original Celtic with a touch of old time music 
  • 1:56-2:16 Bluegrass Ceili Academy – Irish Step dancing
  • 2:23-2:53 Halfway Home – Irish Folk, Jigs, Reels & Sea Shanties
  • 3:03-4:13 Yapa – Eclectic mix of Latin America Cumbia and Andean folk music
  • 4:18-4:38 Guerreros Quetzalcoatl Aztec Dancers – Aztec Drums & Dance
  • 4:49-6:00 Tuatha Dea – Celtic, tribal, Gypsy rock with an Appalachian steampunk edge

Heritage Stage [host: Armin Hasanagic/Lindsey Production Group]

  • 9:00-10:00 Ritmos Calientes – Latin fusion band performing Caribbean & Brazilian music
  • 10:05-10:13 Philippine Bluegrass Cultural Dance Group – Filipino dance
  • 10:15-10:45 Safiya & Troupe Banat Nawaar of Arabesque World Dance – Traditional & folkloric bellydance from Lebanon, Egypt and Turkey
  • 10:48-11:18 Hui Kaululehua – Indigenous Hawaiian dance
  • 11:23-11:53 Safiya & Troupe Banat Nawaar of Arabesque World Dance – Traditional & folkloric bellydance from Lebanon, Egypt and Turkey
  • 11:58-12:08 Arpana Lakhmani – Bollywood dance
  • 12:13-12:43 CARE US TZ – African + Afghan dance fusion
  • 12:45-12:53 Philippine Bluegrass Cultural Dance Group – Filipino dance
  • 12:56-1:11 Mizo Dancers – Traditional Mizo Dance
  • 1:14-1:49 Academy of Flamenco Arts – Flamenco style dance from Argentina, Venezuela, Cuba, Peru
  • 1:52-2:22 Sankofa African Drum and Dance Company – African drum & dance
  • 2:32-3:32 Barrenhart – Celtic Bluegrass
  • 3:37-4:22 Colin Grant -Adams – Traditional & Original Celtic with a touch of old time music 
  • 4:26-4:46 Bluegrass Ceili Academy – Irish Step dancing
  • 4:48-5:03 Rachana Pasupuleti – Bharatnatyam classical dance from India
  • 5:08-6:00 Armin Hasanagic, Emsud Delkic & Mensur Mujanovic – Bosnian sevdah songs as well as gypsy & folk music from the Balkin region

World Performance Area [Host Lindsey Production Group] 

  • 9:00-9:15 Sreshta Meduri, SLB KK – Kuchipudi Indian dance-drama
  • 9:20-9:50 Guerreros Quetzalcoatl Aztec Dancers – Aztec Drums & Dance
  • 9:53-10:13 Mbira dzeMaungira – Sacred, healing music of the Shona people of Zimbabwe
  • 10:15-10:30 AruMaru Martial Arts – Martial Arts demonstrations
  • 10:32-10:47 Sreshta Meduri, SLB KK – Kuchipudi Indian dance-drama
  • 10:50-11:15 Burma Nationals Organization – Ethnic dance, song, and fashion from the Burmans, Shan, Karen, Chin, Karenni cultures
  • 11:17-11:32 Rachana Pasupuleti – Bharatnatyam classical dance from India
  • 11:34-11:42 Philippine Bluegrass Cultural Dance Group – Filipino dance
  • 11:44-11:54 Arora’s Bollywood Fusion – Indian Bollywood Fusion
  • 11:57-12:12 SOKY Dance Arts Performance Troupe and Dance Ensemble – Salsa, Cha Cha, and Mambo ballroom dance
  • 12:14-12:22 Philippine Bluegrass Cultural Dance Group – Filipino dance
  • 12:27-12:57 Sankofa African Drum and Dance Company – African drum & dance
  • 1:03-1:33 Guerreros Quetzalcoatl Aztec Dancers – Aztec Drums & Dance
  • 1:35-2:05 Safiya & Troupe Banat Nawaar of Arabesque World Dance – Traditional & folkloric bellydance from Lebanon, Egypt and Turkey
  • 2:08-2:23 Zomi Music & Dance – Traditional Zomi Dance
  • 2:25-2:40 Norma Patricia Serna – Mariachi songs
  • 2:43-2:58 Las Damas – Traditional Mexican Dance
  • 3:01-3:16 Mizo Dancers – Traditional Mizo Dance
  • 3:19-3:39 Safiya & Troupe Banat Nawaar of Arabesque World Dance – Traditional & folkloric bellydance from Lebanon, Egypt and Turkey
  • 3:41-3:51 Bhutanese/Nepalese – Dance from Bhutan & Nepal
  • 3:56-4:16 WKU Chinese Music Club – Chinese folk songs with traditional Chinese instruments
  • 4:20-4:58 Mbira dzeMaungira – Sacred, healing music of the Shona people of Zimbabwe
  • 5:01-5:31 CARE US TZ – African + Afghan dance fusion
  • 5:33-5:43 Arpana Lakhmani – Bollywood dance
  • 5:45-6:00 SOKY Dance Arts Performance Troupe and Dance Ensemble – Salsa, Cha Cha, and Mambo ballroom dance

Celtic Jams & Karaoke Throughout the day find Celtic Jam Sessions and Karaoke as well as darts and more in the Celtic Nations area.

Children’s Activities [created by Franne Jennings]: 

Booth Hosts:

Cultural Displays: 

Merchandise Booths: 

Food Booths: 

Special Interest Booths: 

Sponsors:

Presenting: Service One Credit Union

Dignitary: BGEMS,  TVA, Tyson, VidMonster Productions, WNKY News 40

Ambassador: AARP KY, Daily News, FC – WBVR, WDNS/WKCT

Diplomat: Bendix, CB-Sam’s, CB-The Point, CB-WOVO, FC – WLYE, FC – WUHU, Smith Brothers

Humanitarian: Gaunce, Houchens, Perdue, Sumitomo, Tractor Supply, Coldwel, Warren Fiscal Court, Walmart, WKU Glia, City of BG, FC – WBGN, Vette City Hotel, Lindsey Prod Group

Delegate: Atmos, ELPO, BGCVB, Topura, Midtown Self Storage

Trustee: Pots Place, Be Happy, BGMU, Imagine Maids, Oak Tree Awards

Hospitality: Country Oven, Krispy Creme, Papa Johns, Jimmy John’s, Zaxby’s, Houchens, Starbucks

SPECIAL THANKS: City of Bowling Green Commission & Mayors Office, Police, Landscape Division, Public Works, Neighborhood and Community Services, Office of Occupational License and Parks & Rec departments • Chuck Evans Liquor • Warren County Attorney’s Office • WKU American Society of Civil Engineers and the many businesses, organizations and individuals who promoted or supported the festival in any way.

Restaurant Card Participants: 2 Amigos Mexican Fast Food • 231 Bar and Grill • 3 Volcanes Mexican Restaurant • A Taste of Europe (mobile) • Anna’s Greek Restaurant • Azzip Pizza • BG Shakery • Big Al’s Hot Damn Chicken (mobile) • Big T’s Bar-B-Cue (mobile) • Bruster’s Real Ice Cream • Burger and Bowl • California Street Tacos (mobile) • Con Con’s • Cuautepec Meat Shop • Curtis BBQ • Doug’s Motor City • El Maguey Mexican Restaurant • El Mazatlan/WK El Maz • Empanadas BG • G Dogs • Garcia’s Grill • Geno’s Italian Deli • Gerard’s 1907 Tavern • GiGi’s Cupcakes • India Oven • K&L Asian Restaurant • Kentacos (mobile) • Ladybugs Fritters and Fries (mobile) • Landon’s Sugar Shack • Late Nite Sweets N Treats • Local Taco • Los Mariachis • Maki Sushi & Teriyaki (mobile) • Mario’s Pizza (mobile) • Mellow Mushroom • Mercadito Hispano • Mi Pueblo Viejo Mariscos • Mister B’s Pizza & Wings • Novo Dolce 2.0 • Oriental SteakHouse • Papa John’s #37 & #38 • Parce Burgers • Peppers Roasted Sweet Corn (mobile) • Po-boy me plzz LLC (mobile) • Poke Fresh • Providence Coffee House & Market Place • Pub by Novo • Puerta Vallarta • Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard  • Samurai Hibachi and Sushi • Shogun Bistro • Simply Ramen • South Cow (mobile) • Speeza • Taste of New Orleans (mobile) • Taqueria el Chaparro’n Mexican Grill (mobile) • Taqueria Los Vazquez • Taqueria Y Birreria Jalisco (mobile) • Taste of New Orleans (mobile) • Teresa’s Restaurant • Thai Thai Restaurant • The Bistro • The Dog Pen Hotdogs (mobile) • The Mobile Moo (mobile) • The Yellow Polka Dot Panini (mobile) • Toro • Totally Baked Pretzels (mobile) • Tropical Smoothie Cafe • Tsunami • Wrap & Roll (mobile)

 

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]]> 2022 https://www.bginternationalfest.com/past-festivals/2022/ Mon, 03 Oct 2022 00:55:44 +0000 https://www.bginternationalfest.com/?p=12709 September 24, 2022  32nd annual celebration Executive Director: Kim Mason Board of Directors:  Kayla Bitner (President), Dr. Dawn Winters (Vice President), Dr. Angela Jones (Treasurer), Dr. Dawn Winters (Secretary) Franne Jennings , Leyda Becker, Clay Smalley, Jr., German Escobar, Hannah Barahona Community Planners: Amy Milliken • Franne Jennings • Kimberly Nessler •  Eurayle Hill • Emma Thomas...

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]]> September 24, 2022  32nd annual celebration

Executive Director: Kim Mason

Board of Directors:  Kayla Bitner (President), Dr. Dawn Winters (Vice President), Dr. Angela Jones (Treasurer), Dr. Dawn Winters (Secretary) Franne Jennings , Leyda Becker, Clay Smalley, Jr., German Escobar, Hannah Barahona

Community Planners: Amy Milliken • Franne Jennings • Kimberly Nessler •  Eurayle Hill • Emma Thomas • Caleb Glessner

Shirt Design: Logan Sanderlin | Coloring Pages – McKayla Cash| Festival Photographer – BJ Jordan

Poster Contest Winners: Judged – Best in Show: Liberty Falica Grade 8 Art Matters | Mrs Christmas; High School –  1st – Jess Davis Grade 12 Warren Central High School | Ms. Alice Orange; 2nd – Maggie Meister Grade 11 Warren Central High School | Ms. Alice Orange; 3rd – Presley Compton Grade 11 Warren Central High School | Ms. Alice Orange; Middle School – 1st – Liberty Falica Grade 8 Art Matters | Mrs Christmas ; 2nd – Bristol Cardwell Grade 8 Moss Middle School | Mr. Chris Calvert ; 3rd – McAlhoy Pablo Grade 6 William H. Natcher Elementary School | Ms. Kristi Bell; Elementary School – 1st – Sheneiomy Pretrick Grade 6 William H. Natcher Elementary School | Ms. Kristi Bell; 2nd – Paw Htee Grade 5 Breathe After School Art Program (Light of Chance, Inc.) | Ms. Courtney Davis-Beckley & Ms. Elizabeth Reed; 3rd – Shiny Thawi Grade 5 Breathe After School Art Program (Light of Chance, Inc.) | Ms. Courtney Davis-Beckley & Ms. Elizabeth Reed; People’s Choice Awards – High School PC – Presley Compton Grade 11 Warren Central High School | Ms. Alice Orange; Middle School PC – Liberty Falica Grade 8 Art Matters | Mrs Christmas; Elementary School PC – Riya Arora Grade 5 Cumberland Trace Elementary. 

Featured Performers: Academy of Flamenco Arts • Armin Hasanagic & Friends • Arora’s Bollywood Fusion • AruMaru Martial Arts • Barrenhart • Bhutanese/Nepalese Dance • Burma Nationals Organization • BG Mexican Folkloric Group • Cheryl Pan • Gabriela Guadalupe Vargas Berroa • Guerreros Quetzalcoatl Aztec Dancers • Halfway Home • Las Damas • Liam’s Fancy • Mizo Dancers • Pareja Veracruz • Rachana Pasupuleti • Ras Alan & The Lions • Roux du Bayou • Sankofa African Drum and Dance Company • SKYCYONA • Shresta Meduri, SLB KK • SOKY Dance Arts Performance Troupe and Dance Ensemble • Tuatha Dea • Tula Tribal Belly Dance • Zomi Music & Dance

Stage Schedules

Diversity Stage [host: Katelyn Mason/Ambush Sound]

  • 8:45-9:00 Opening Ceremony – Awards, recognition for K-12 Poster Contest winners, T-Shirt Designer
  • 9:00-10:15 Roux du Bayou Cajun band – Cajun & Zydeco accordion & fiddle music
  • 10:25-10:30 Gabriela Guadalupe Vargas Berroa – Traditional Peruvian dance
  • 10:32-10:47 Rachana Pasupuleti – Bharatnatyam classical dance from India
  • 10:49-10:54 Gabriela Guadalupe Vargas Berroa – Traditional Peruvian dance
  • 10:56-11:01 Arora’s Bollywood Fusion – Indian Bollywood Fusion
  • 11:15-12:15 Tuatha Dea – Celtic, tribal, Gypsy rock with an Appalachian steampunk edge
  • 12:17-12:27 (in front of stage) Mizo Dancers
  • 12:40-1:25 Ras Alan & The Lions – Appalachian Reggae
  • 1:35-2:05 Academy of Flamenco Arts – Flamenco style dance from Argentina, Venezuela, Cuba, Peru
  • 2:20-3:30 Barrenhart – Celtic Bluegrass
  • 3:45-4:30 Ras Alan & The Lions – Appalachian Reggae
  • 4:45-6:00 Tuatha Dea – Celtic, tribal, Gypsy rock with an Appalachian steampunk edge

Heritage Stage [host: Armin Hasanagic/Ambush Sound]

  • 9:00-9:20 SOKY Dance Arts Performance Troupe and Dance Ensemble – Salsa, Cha Cha, and Mambo ballroom dance
  • 9:22-9:27 Gabriela Guadalupe Vargas Berroa – Traditional Peruvian dance
  • 9:30-9:42 Mizo Dancers – Traditional Mizo Dance
  • 9:44-9:49 Gabriela Guadalupe Vargas Berroa – Traditional Peruvian dance
  • 9:52-10:02 Bhutanese/Nepalese – Nepali cultural dances
  • 10:15-11:15 Liam’s Fancy – Irish Ballads featuring an Irish Sean Nos Dancer
  • 11:20-11:30 SKYCYONA – Traditional Bamboo Dance
  • 11:35-12:35 Armin Hasanagic, Emsud Delkic & Mensur Mujanovic – Bosnian sevdah songs as well as gypsy & folk music from the Balkin region
  • 12:45-1:20 Sankofa African Drum and Dance Company – African drum & dance
  • 1:25-2:00 Guerreros Quetzalcoatl Aztec Dancers – Aztec Drums & Dance
  • 2:05-2:20 Sreshta Meduri, SLB KK – Kuchipudi Indian dance-drama
  • 2:25-2:40 Tula Tribe Belly Dance – Belly dance inspired by Egyptian, Folkloric, Classic Indian & Spanish Flamenco movements
  • 2:45-3:00 Las Damas – Traditional Mexican Dance
  • 3:02-3:12 BG Mexican Folkloric Group – Jalisco & Hispanic Dance
  • 3:14-3:18 Pareja Veracruz – Traditional Velacruz Dance
  • 3:28-4:10 Halfway Home – Irish Folk, Jigs, Reels & Sea Shanties
  • 4:15-4:20 Gabriela Guadalupe Vargas Berroa – Traditional Peruvian dance
  • 4:22-4:37 Rachana Pasupuleti – Bharatnatyam classical dance from India
  • 4:40-4:55 Tula Tribe Belly Dance – Belly dance inspired by Egyptian, Folkloric, Classic Indian & Spanish Flamenco movements
  • 5:00-5:12 Zomi Music & Dance – Traditional Zomi Dance
  • 5:14-5:18 Gabriela Guadalupe Vargas Berroa – Traditional Peruvian Dance
  • 5:20-5:24 Pareja Veracruz – Traditional Velacruz Dance
  • 5:26-5:41 Sreshta Meduri, SLB KK – Kuchipudi Indian dance-drama
  • 5:43-5:48 Gabriela Guadalupe Vargas Berroa – Traditional Peruvian dance
  • 5:49-6:00 Mizo Dancers – Traditional Mizo Dance

World Performance Area [Host Tone Branson/Ambush Sound] 

  • 9:00-9:12 AruMaru Martial Arts – Korean Taekwondo
  • 9:14-9:20 Gabriela Guadalupe Vargas Berroa – Traditional Peruvian dance
  • 9:22-10:12 Burma Nationals Organization – Ethnic dance, song, and fashion from the Burmans, Shan, Karen, Chin, Karenni cultures
  • 10:14-10:19 Pareja Veracruz – Traditional Velacruz Dance
  • 10:22-10:57 Guerreros Quetzalcoatl Aztec Dancers – Aztec Drums & Dance
  • 11:00-11:20 SOKY Dance Arts Performance Troupe and Dance Ensemble – Salsa, Cha Cha, and Mambo ballroom dance
  • 11:22-11:34 Zomi Music & Dance – Traditional Zomi Dance
  • 11:36-11:51 Rachana Pasupuleti – Bharatnatyam classical dance from India
  • 11:53-12:08 Tula Tribe Belly Dance – Belly dance inspired by Egyptian, Folkloric, Classic Indian & Spanish Flamenco movements
  • 12:10-12:20 BG Mexican Folkloric Group – Jalisco & Hispanic Dance
  • 12:22-12:37 Las Damas – Traditional Mexican Dance
  • 12:40-1:40 Cheryl Pan – Authentic Chinese dances
  • 1:45-2:20 Sankofa African Drum and Dance Company – African drum & dance
  • 2:25-3:15 Burma Nationals Organization – Ethnic dance, song, and fashion from the Burmans, Shan, Karen, Chin, Karenni cultures
  • 3:20-3:50 Academy of Flamenco Arts – Flamenco style dance from Argentina, Venezuela, Cuba, Peru
  • 3:55-4:07 Zomi Music & Dance – Traditional Zomi Dance
  • 4:15-5:00 Liam’s Fancy – Irish Ballads featuring an Irish Sean Nos Dancer
  • 5:02-5:10 Gabriela Guadalupe Vargas Berroa – Traditional Peruvian dance
  • 5:12-5:22 SKYCYONA – Traditional Bamboo Dance
  • 5:24-5:32 Gabriela Guadalupe Vargas Berroa – Traditional Peruvian dance
  • 5:34-5:46 AruMaru martial arts – Korean Taekwondo
  • 5:48-6:00 SOKY Dance Arts Performance Troupe and Dance Ensemble – Salsa, Cha Cha, and Mambo ballroom dance

Celtic Jams & Karaoke Throughout the day find Celtic Jam Sessions and Karaoke as well as darts and more in the Celtic Nations area.

Children’s Activities [created by Franne Jennings]: Bullroarer, Celtic Brooch, Coloring Pages, Mosiacs, Stamps

Booth Hosts:

Cultural Displays: 

Merchandise Booths: 

Food Booths: 

Special Interest Booths: 

Sponsors:

Dignitary: BGEMS • Dazed8 • Kobe Aluminum Automotive Products • Sublime Media • VidMonster Productions • WNKY News 40

Ambassador: Daily News • The Beaver – WBVR • WDNS D93 & Talk 105 WKCT

Diplomat: Sam • The Point • WOVO • WLYE • WUHU • Smith Brothers/ Budweiser

Humanitarian: AARP Kentucky • Anthem Medicaid • City of Bowling Green
Coldwell Banker • WBGN • Gaunce Management, Inc. • Graves Gilbert Clinic • Houchens Industries • Perdue • Recyclops • Sumitomo • Tennessee Valley Authority • U.S. Bank • Vette City Hotel • Warren County Fiscal Court

Delegate: Atmos Energy Corporation • Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems • English, Lucas, Priest & Owsley Law Firm • Midtown Self Storage • Topura American Fastener • WKU Global Learning

Trustee: Bowling Green Area Convention & Visitors Bureau • Charles M. Moore Insurance • Country Oven Bakery
Downing Eye Care • Gigi’s Cupcakes • Oak Tree Awards • Papa Johns • The Pots Place • Be Happy Yoga & Salt Cave • Houchens • Krogers • Little Ceasers • McDonalds • Taco Bell • White Castle

SPECIAL THANKS: City of Bowling Green • Bowling Green City Police, Landscape Division, Neighborhood and Community Services, Office of Occupational License • Parks & Rec & Public Works • Stanley Porter • Warren County Attorney’s Office • WKU American Society of Civil Engineers • WKU Global Learning & International Affairs and the many businesses, organizations and individuals who promoted or supported the festival in any way.

Restaurant Card Participants: 3 Volcanes Mexican Restaurant • A Taste of Europe (mobile) • Anna’s Greek Restaurant • Azzip Pizza • Bluegrass Brad’s (mobile) • Bruster’s Real Ice Cream • Burger and Bowl • Cabrera’s Mexican Restaurant and Grille (mobile) • California Street Taco (mobile) • Con Con’s • Cuautepec Meat Shop • Dog Pen Hotdogs (mobile) • Doug’s Motor City • Empanadas BG (mobile) • Geno’s Italian Deli • GiGi’s Cupcakes • India Oven • Jet’s Pizza • K & L Asian Restaurant • Lady Bugs Fritters & Fries (mobile) • Landon’s Sugar Shack • Little Fox Bakery • Local Taco • Los Mariachis • Lost River Pizza • Mammaw’s Kitchen & Bar • Mancinos Grinders & Pizza • Mario’s Pizza (mobile) • Mellow Mushroom • Mi Pueblo Viejo Mariscos • Mister B’s Pizza & Wings • Novo Dolce 2.0 • Panda Chinese Food • Papa John’s #37 & #38 • Peppers Roasted Sweet Corn (mobile) • Puerta Vallarta (#1,#2,#3,#4) • Proud Mary’s Kitchen (mobile) • Pub by Novo • Q Coffee Emporium • S & D Soul Favorites • Simply Ramen • Taqueria Los Vazquez • Thai Thai Restaurant • The Bistro • The Yellow Polka Dot Panini (mobile) • Toro • Totally Baked Pretzels (mobile) • Tropical Smoothie Cafe • Tsunami • Wrap & Roll (mobile) • Zogam Khai Restaurant

 

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]]> 2021 https://www.bginternationalfest.com/past-festivals/2021/ Fri, 17 Jun 2022 03:29:36 +0000 https://www.bginternationalfest.com/?p=11794 September 25, 2021  31st annual celebration Shirt Design: Christine Gmys | Virtual Art Show Curator – Jack LeSieur | Coloring Pages – McKayla Cash| Festival Photographer – BJ Jordan Poster Contest Winners: Judged – 1st Place High School: Gunnar Goshorn: 11th grade, Greenwood High School; 1st Place Middle School: Maddie Davenport, 7th grade Bowling Green Junior High School; 2nd Place Middle...

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]]> September 25, 2021  31st annual celebration

Shirt Design: Christine Gmys | Virtual Art Show Curator – Jack LeSieur | Coloring Pages – McKayla Cash| Festival Photographer – BJ Jordan

Poster Contest Winners: Judged – 1st Place High School: Gunnar Goshorn: 11th grade, Greenwood High School; 1st Place Middle School: Maddie Davenport, 7th grade Bowling Green Junior High School; 2nd Place Middle School: Alexia Warner, 7th grade Bowling Green Junior High School; 3rd Place Middle School: Alona Lupardus 7th grade, Bowling Green Junior High School; People’s Choice Awards – High School: Melkys Lovos, 11th grade Geo International High School & Neh Meh 11th grade, Geo International High School; Middle School: Accember Logsdon, 7th grade Hortons Homeschooling.

Executive Director: Kim Mason

Board of Directors:  Kayla Bitner (President), Dawn Winters (Vice President), Dr. Angela Jones (Treasurer), Leyda Becker (Secretary) Franne Jennings , Clay Smalley, Jr., German Escobar, Hannah Barahona

Community Planners: Joe Jackson • Amy Milliken • Franne Jennings • Kimberly Nessler •  Eurayle Hill • Emma Thomas • Katelyn Mason • Jessica Mason • Armin Hasanagic • Ronnie Jaggers

Featured Performers: Academy of Flamenco Arts • Armin Hasanagic & Friends • Barrenhart • Cheryl Pan • Dance Arts SOKY Dance Ensemble and Performance Troupe • Def Leprechaun • Gabriela Guadalupe Vargas Berroa • Liam’s Fancy • Natchez Thrace • Rachana Pasupuleti • Roux du bayou Cajun band • San Rafael Quartet • Sankofa African Drum and Dance Company • SLB Kuchipudi Kalanilayam • Tuatha Dea • Tula Tribe Belly Dance • Bhutanese community • Burmese Community of Bowling Green

Stage Schedules

Diversity Stage [host: Jessica Mason/Ambush Sound]

  • 8:30-9:00 Opening Ceremony – Awards, recognition for K-12 Poster Contest winners, T-Shirt Designer & BGRefuge soccer tournament.
  • 9:00-10:30 Roux du Bayou Cajun Band – Cajun & Zydeco accordion and fiddle music
  • 10:40-10:45 Gabriela Guadalupe Vargas Berroa – Traditional Peruvian dances Saya and Montonero Arequipeño
  • 10:50-10:57 Dance Arts SOKY Dance Ensemble and Performance Troupe – Dance stylings of Cuba and Latin America
  • 11:10-12:10 Tuatha Dea – Celtic, tribal, Gypsy rock with an Appalachian steampunk edge
  • 12:20-12:25 Gabriela Guadalupe Vargas Berroa – Traditional Peruvian dances Saya and Montonero Arequipeño
  • 12:30-1:20 Cheryl Pan – Authentic Chinese dances
  • 1:25-1:30 Gabriela Guadalupe Vargas Berroa – Traditional Peruvian dances Saya and Montonero Arequipeño
  • 1:40-2:10 Sankofa African Drum and Dance Company – African drum and dance
  • 2:15-2:20 Gabriela Guadalupe Vargas Berroa – Traditional Peruvian dances Saya and Montonero Arequipeño
  • 2:30-3:30 Natchez Thrace – Bulgarian, Thracian, Macedonian, Greek and Turkish music
  • 3:35-3:40 Gabriela Guadalupe Vargas Berroa – Traditional Peruvian dances Saya and Montonero Arequipeño
  • 3:45-3:55 Bhutanese Community – Nepali ethnic cultural dances
  • 4:00-4:05 Gabriela Guadalupe Vargas Berroa – Traditional Peruvian dances Saya and Montonero Arequipeño
  • 4:10-4:17 Dance Arts SOKY Dance Ensemble and Performance Troupe – Dance stylings of Cuba and Latin America
  • 4:20-4:25 Gabriela Guadalupe Vargas Berroa – Traditional Peruvian dances Saya and Montonero Arequipeño
  • 4:40-6:00 Tuatha Dea – Celtic, tribal, Gypsy rock with an Appalachian steampunk edge

Heritage Stage [host: Armin Hasanagic/Ambush Sound]

  • 9:00-10:10 Burmese Community of Bowling Green – Ethnic dance, song, and fashion from the Burmese, Karen, Karenni, Kachin and Chin cultures from Burma
  • 10:15-10:20 Gabriela Guadalupe Vargas Berroa – Traditional Peruvian dances Saya and Montonero Arequipeño
  • 10:25-10:40 Rachana Pasupuleti – Bharatnatyam classical dance from India
  • 10:45-11:00 Tula Tribe Belly Dance – American interpretation of belly dance inspired by Egyptian, Folkloric, Classic Indian & Spanish Flamenco movements
  • 11:10-12:10 Natchez Thrace – Bulgarian, Thracian, Macedonian, Greek and Turkish music
  • 12:20-12:50 Academy of Flamenco Arts – Flamenco style dance from Argentina, Venezuela, Cuba, Peru
  • 12:55-1:10 Shresta Meduri, KLB Kuchipudi Kalanilayam – Kuchipudi Indian dance-drama
  • 1:20-2:20 Barrenhart – Celtic Bluegrass
  • 2:30-3:30 Armin Hasanagic & Friends – Bosnian sevdah songs as well as gypsy and folk music from the Balkin region
  • 3:40-4:40 San Rafael Quartet – Latin/Rock/Jazz fusion
  • 4:45-4:50 Gabriela Guadalupe Vargas Berroa – Traditional Peruvian dances Saya and Montonero Arequipeño
  • 5:00-6:00 Liam’s Fancy – Irish Ballads featuring an Irish Sean Nos Dancer

World Performance Area [Host Katelyn Mason/Ambush Sound] 

  • 9:00-10:00 Def Leprechaun – Rowdy Celtic folk
  • 10:15-11:15 Barrenhart – Celtic Bluegrass
  • 11:25-11:30 Gabriela Guadalupe Vargas Berroa – Traditional Peruvian dances Saya and Montonero Arequipeño
  • 11:35-11:50 Shresta Meduri, SLB Kuchipudi Kalanilayam – Kuchipudi Indian dance-drama
  • 11:55-12:00 Gabriela Guadalupe Vargas Berroa – Traditional Peruvian dances Saya and Montonero Arequipeño
  • 12:03-12:10 Dance Arts SOKY Dance Ensemble and Performance Troupe – Dance stylings of Cuba and Latin America
  • 12:15-12:30 Tula Tribe Belly Dance – American interpretation of belly dance inspired by Egyptian, Folkloric, Classic Indian & Spanish Flamenco movements
  • 12:35-12:50 Rachana Pasupuleti – Bharatnatyam classical dance from India
  • 12:55-1:00 Gabriela Guadalupe Vargas Berroa – Traditional Peruvian dances Saya and Montonero Arequipeño
  • 1:10-2:10 Liam’s Fancy – Irish Ballads featuring an Irish Sean Nos Dancer
  • 2:20-2:50 Academy of Flamenco Arts – Flamenco style dance from Argentina, Venezuela, Cuba, Peru
  • 2:55-3:00 Gabriela Guadalupe Vargas Berroa – Traditional Peruvian dances Saya and Montonero Arequipeño
  • 3:10-3:40 Sankofa African Drum and Dance Company – African drum and dance
  • 3:50-5:00 Burmese Community of Bowling Green – Ethnic dance, song, and fashion from the Burmese, Karen, Karenni, Kachin and Chin cultures from Burma
  • 5:05-5:20 Rachana Pasupuleti – Bharatnatyam classical dance from India
  • 5:30-6:00 Roads to Home – Irish reels, jigs & sea shanties.

Celtic Jams & Karaoke Throughout the day find Celtic Jam Sessions and Karaoke as well as darts and more in the Celtic Nations area.

2021 Exhibits & Activities:

Virtual Art Show [Jack LeSieur curator]: Yui Aono • Lisa Manion • Frank Wesley • Robert Ellis • Emmanuel Boamah • Da’lin Boamah • Suzanne Menck • BJ Jordan

Children’s Activities [created by Franne Jennings]:

Cultural Displays: Bowling Green High School Languages Club • Burmese Community of Bowling Green • City of Bowling Green • GEO International High School • Hope Harbor, Inc. • International Center of Kentucky • Ireland, Scotland, Wales • Kentuckians For The Commonwealth • Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College • United Zo Organization of Kentucky • WKU – College of Health and Human Services • WKU Asian American Student Association • WKU Korean Pop Culture Club • WKU Student Government Association • Encore Bowling Green • Law Firm of Flora Templeton Stuart • Global Learning and International Affairs

Merchandise Booths: WKU Chinese Students & Scholars Association • Entre Rios Coffee Producer Association • HOLAS • Nadiia Glismann • Rooted Designs • Lulu’s Details • Mimi’s Mexican Gifts • RecycloCraftz • White Lotus Mehndi • Laminados Charles • Nubian Grace • Sandy´s crafts • L&C Imports • La Casa Sports LLC. • Plaza Lex • Incas Andes • Cajas Crafts N More

Food Booths: WKU Chinese Students & Scholars Association • WKU United Global Citizens • Ukrainian Baking House • Armenian cookies • South East Asian Cuisine • Mary Crisette Dequilla • The Dog Pen Hotdogs • Virgie Ree’s Cari-B-Q • W&W Soft Serve and Concessions • La Luz del mundo • Pollo Chapin • Taqueria Vargas • Churrería la coneja • Coco Bongo • Taste of international • A Taste of Europe food truck • Aguachiles Lucerito • NyTys Sweet Treats • Simply Southern Donuts • Late Nite Sweets N Treats • Chaney’s Dairy Barn

Special Interest Booths: Community Action of Southern Kentucky • Warren County Department for Community Based Services, Protection and Permanency • Anthem Medicaid • Cricket Wireless • Dorman Products • Macy’s • Perdue Farms

Sponsors:

Dignitary
Vid Monster Productions • WNKY NBC & CBS 40 • Confuscius Institute of Western Kentucky

Ambassador
WBVR • WDNS/WKCT • Daily News

Diplomat
Sublime Media Group • Humana • Budweiser • SAM 100.7 • WOVO 106.3 • The Point 105.3 • WUHU 107.1 • Willie 94.1

Humanitarian
Dorman • General Motors • AARP Kentucky • U.S. Bank • Amplifier • Papa John’s • Macy’s Jobs • Anthem • WBGN • Coldwell Banker • Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems • City of Bowling Green • Perdue • Chiseled Features Studio • Warren County

Delegate
Midtown Storage • WKU Global Learning and International Affairs • Houchens Industries • Necco • ELPO • Cricket Wireless • Topura American Fasteners

Trustee
Charles M Moore • Oak Tree Awards • Downing Eye Care • The Pots Place • 4 Yoga • Be Happy Yoga and Salt Cave • Gigi’s Cupcakes • Country Oven Bakery

SPECIAL THANKS

Emily Angel • Bowling Green Daily News • Christian Family Radio • Dwayne Ausbrooks • City of Bowling Green • Kasey Davis • Bowling Green City Police, Landscape Division, Parks & Rec & Public Works • Armin Hasanagic • BJ Jordan • Sam Kirby • Jack LeSieur &  the Downing Museum at Baker Arboretum • Jessica Mason • Katelyn Mason • Karen Peerce • Revolution 91.7 • Stanley Porter • Mark Reyes • Warren County Attorney’s Office • WKU American Society of Civil Engineers • and the many businesses, organizations and individuals who promoted or supported the festival in any way.

Restaurant Card Participants: Anna’s Greek Restaurant • Azzip Pizza • Bruster’s Real Ice Cream • Burger and Bowl • Cabrera’s Mexican Restaurant and Grille • Doug’s Motor City • Geno’s Italian Deli • GiGi’s Cupcakes • India Oven • Local Taco • Los Mariachis • Mellow Mushroom • Mister B’s Pizza & Wings • Novo Dolce Gastro Pub • Papa John’s #37 & #38 • Pub by Novo • Zogam Khai Restaurant • The Bike Rack Bistro • Con Con’s • El Maguey Mexican Restaurant • El Mazatlan • Gerard’s 1907 Tavern • K & L Asian Restaurant • Kyoto Gardens • Lost River Pizza • Mercadito Hispano • Panda Chinese Food • Que Buenos Fresh Mexican Grill • Thai Thai Restaurant • The Bistro • Tsunami Asian Cuisine • BG Dawgz Food Truck • Dog Pen Hotdogs Food Truck • Mario’s Pizza Food Truck • Taste of Europe Food Truck

 

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Taste of Europe, a food truck in Bowling Green, will be offering its European cuisine at a 10% discount for an entire year to all Bowling Green International Festival Restaurant Discount Card holders. A BG favorite since their days in the Greenwood Mall in 1999, Taste of Europe has moved locations multiple time and now they have a food truck! They are still serving wonderful Mediterranean favorites. Keep up with their day to day locations by following them on their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/A-Taste-of-Europe-178436922201940.

Buy a Restaurant Discount Card

The Bowling Green International Festival is Sept. 24, 2022 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. in Circus Square Park. Tickets can be purchased online and are cheaper the sooner they are ordered. Purchase a Restaurant Discount Card at Mellow Matt’s Music and More   beginning September 25 (last years are available there NOW!) or follow us on Facebook for the opportunity to win one! The 10% discount is only good for the card holder.  It does not apply to alcohol purchases.  It can not be used with other discounts.  2022 Restaurant Discount Cards are valid from Sept. 24, 2022 to Sept. 30, 2023.

Festival Participation

To join the card visit www.bginternationalfest.com/restaurant-discount-card.  To have a booth at the festival apply for one at www.bginternationalfest.com/boothspace/

Be sure to check out our related events and contests taking place before the event at www.BGInternationalFest.com!

Thanks to Board member Franne Jennings & Community Planner Eurayle Hill  who invited area restaurants to join the card. You too can volunteer for the Festival.  Apply for a shift on our website www.bginternationalfest.com/volunteer/.

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Mario’s Pizza’s restaurant & food truck in Bowling Green, will be offering their pizza at a 10% discount for an entire year to all Bowling Green International Festival Restaurant Discount Card holders. Mario’s food truck can be found all over the SOKY region and the restaurant is at 870 Westen Street in Bowling Green. They offer gourmet pizza, calzones, and even lasagna. They also take call in orders so your order can be ready for you to pick from whatever location they’re currently parked. Their full menu is available on their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/mariospizzasbg

Buy a Restaurant Discount Card

The Bowling Green International Festival is Sept. 24, 2022 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. in Circus Square Park. Tickets can be purchased online and are cheaper the sooner they are ordered. Purchase a Restaurant Discount Card at Mellow Matt’s Music and More  beginning September 25, 2022 (last year’s are available there NOW) or follow us on Facebook for the opportunity to win one! The 10% discount is only good for the card holder.  It does not apply to alcohol purchases.  It can not be used with other discounts.  2022 Restaurant Discount Cards are valid from Sept. 24, 2022 to Sept. 24, 2023.

Festival Participation

To join the card visit www.bginternationalfest.com/restaurant-discount-card.  To have a booth at the festival apply for one at www.bginternationalfest.com/boothspace/

Be sure to check out our related events and contests taking place before the event at www.BGInternationalFest.com!

Thanks to Board member Franne Jennings & Community Planner Eurayle Hill  who invited area restaurants to join the card. You too can volunteer for the Festival.  Apply for a shift on our website www.bginternationalfest.com/volunteer/.

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