World Refugee Day: Together We Heal, Learn, and Shine (FREE Arts Festival)

Schedule

Thu Jun 17 2021 at 05:30 pm to Sat Jun 19 2021 at 08:00 pm

Location

The REACH at the Kennedy Center | Washington, DC

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For World Refugee Day, UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, the Kennedy Center, in partnership with One Journey, a grassroots refugee-supporting coalition, present three days of fun and inspiration to celebrate the courage and resilience of people who have been forced to flee their homes due to war, persecution and violence. ✊ ? ? ?
Despite the challenges of the pandemic, refugees and displaced people have stepped up and continue to contribute to a stronger, safer and more vibrant world. The fun-filled event features live music by Mélat and Cesar Orozco & Kamarata Jazz, presented by the Kennedy Center and UNHCR, which leads global action to protect and assist people forced to flee and helps ensure they have a safe place to call home where they can build a better future. A film screening, dance and yoga sessions, a global marketplace, are brought to you by One Journey, a #KenCenCultureCaucus member and a growing coalition that aims to change the narrative about refugees by celebrating their talents and stories through the common languages of humanity: food, art, music, and technology.
☀ Thursday, June 17 ☀
5:30–8 p.m. | Arts Market on the REACH Plaza
5:30 p.m. | DJ sets with Ministre De La House
8:30 p.m. | The Runner film screening on the Video Wall
☀ Friday, June 18 ☀
5:30–9 p.m. | Arts Market on the REACH Plaza
5 & 6:45 p.m. | DJ sets with Ministre De La House
6 p.m. | Mélat performance
7 p.m. | Cesar Orozco & Kamarata Jazz performance
☀ Saturday, June 19 ☀
10–10:45 a.m. | Yoga with Dino Kadel & Vahid Coskun (part of Sound Health: Yoga at the REACH)
11 a.m.-8 p.m. | Arts Market on the REACH Plaza
11–11:45 a.m. | Poppin, Breakn, and Krunk with Sokeo Ros (part of Dance Sanctuaries)
12–12:45 p.m. | Contemporary Dance and Storytelling with Hussein Smko (part of Dance Sanctuaries)
1–1:45 p.m. | Movement class with Leila Mayer (part of Dance Sanctuaries)
2–2:45 p.m. | Uyghur Dance with Silk Road Dance Company (part of Dance Sanctuaries)
3–5:30 p.m. | NSO Youth Fellowship Chamber Groups open rehearsal
4 p.m. | DJ sets with Ministre De La House
6 p.m. | Cesar Orozco & Kamarata Jazz performance
7 p.m. | Mélat performance
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Where is it happening?

The REACH at the Kennedy Center, 2700 F St NW, Washington D.C., DC 20566, Washington, United States

Event Location & Nearby Stays:

The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts

Host or Publisher The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts

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