Michigan International Festival by Rotary

Isn’t 
it surprising that we don’t have an event that celebrates
diversity in Michigan?

With 
its 1.2 Million members across the world, Rotary has known
to be a very diverse an all-encompassing organization. So who better to bring
the world together 
than Rotary.

So 
Rotarians gather together to bring the world together here
in Michigan.

Local 
performers, restaurants, and businesses are joining with
local Rotary clubs to 
provide to celebrate the multi-faceted culture of
Michigan and raise money to help educate girls around the world.

The Rotary clubs of Ann Arbor West, Ann Arbor North, and Saline
are hosting the Michigan International Festival on November 23rd at Saline
High School.  The festival is bringing together restaurants and
performers that highlight the various cultures from 
around the world that make
their home in Michigan.  The proceeds from the Michigan International

Festival will go to project Hope RISING and other projects managed by Rotary,

which will provide education and job training resources for girls locally as

well as in India and Sri Lanka.This 1st Michigan International 
Festival is a
unique opportunity to experience the cultures of the world through 
food and
entertainment without leaving the State of Michigan. A fascinating 
silent
auction, with includes a private plane ride to Mackinaw, a stay at the 
Grand
Hotel, restaurant gift certificates, or a tapestry from India.  There will
be food from CurryUp (Indian), New 
York Pizza Delivery (Italian), Sabor
Latino, (Central American), Biwako Sushi (Japan) TK Wu (Chinese), and
more.  Performances will feature music and dance 
from the Saline Fiddlers
(Celtic and North American), Chinese Lion Dance 
(FORMOSA and AACCOM) Dance
Alliance (Russian), Bollyfit (Modern Indian), 
Emerson Choir (AMERICAN), St.
Nicholas Church (Greek), and Raflejos Latinos 
(Central American).  The
event is sponsored 
by local businesses including the gold sponsors Raymond
James- Bruce Dunbar, 

Integrys, Julie L. Dunbar- Attorney PLLC, ADG
Architects Design Group, and Silver 
sponsors Stillwaters Counseling and State
Farm.

Vineet 
Katial, President of Rotary Ann Arbor West says “we love
all the enthusiasm and 
support we are getting from various communities, and we
are hoping to make this 
an annual event.” The money raised is part of a
multi-year international Rotary 
project that provide computer resources for
general education and job training 
for one of the most vulnerable populations
in the world; girls in 
underprivileged communities.  Current 
partners
include Washtenaw Intermediate School District, Earth Saviours 
(India), and
Grace Home (Sri Lanka).

Bryon 
Harvey a charter member of the Rotary Club of Ann Arbor
West says, “I knew that 
girls in underprivileged communities were more
vulnerable to human trafficking 
and generational poverty.  I didn’t know

the impact that educating these girls has on them, their community, and the
economy.  As a dad of a daughter it breaks my heart to 
know the
conditions that these girls face but I’m incredibly excited to be a 
part of
making a difference in their lives and the world through Project Hope 
RISING
and the Michigan International Festival.”

The 
Michigan International Festival will be held on November
23rd at 
Saline High School 1300 Campus Parkway Saline, MI.  Doors open
for food and silent auction at 
5p.  Performances start at 7p.  The
event ends at 9p.

Tickets 
are $15 in advance or $30 at the door. Tickets and
available at Maureen’s 
Designs, Saline Recreation Center, Hartmann Insurance,
New Era Chiropractic, and Brewed Awakenings in Saline & at Bombay
Bazaar and Patel Brothers in 

Ann Abor. Tickets are also available online at MIFestival.org,

via phone (734) 931-0501 or from the Rotary Club of Ann Arbor West

For

more information go to MIFestival.org, 
email
info@rotaryannarbor.org, or 

call (734) 931-0501.