“In Unity, We Build a Caring Community” is the theme for the 2011 Arab American Heritage Month Festival, hosted by the City of Gaithersburg’s Multicultural Affairs Committee along with Arab Americans of Montgomery County.
The free festival features poetry readings, arts and crafts, Dabkeh dance, live music, Middle-Eastern food, cultural exhibits, a fashion show, vendors, henna, calligraphy, and children’s activities. Donations of non-perishable, healthy food items are encouraged.
On April 4, in a proclamation to be issued during the Mayor and City Council Meeting, April 2011 will be declared as Arab-American Heritage Month in the City of Gaithersburg. The proclamation will recognize the Arab-American community and celebrate its achievements and contributions to the fabric of our society.
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For more information on Gaithersburg’s multicultural outreach initiatives please contact the Gaithersburg Community Services Division at 301-258-6395 or visit the City’s website at www.gaithersburgmd.gov.
