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ALEXIS REALE
BARRANQUILLA FLAVOR
ALEXIS REALE
Middle Eastern Dance (Egypt, Lebanon, Syria, Turkey)
ANYA VAIDYA
BARRANQUILLA FLAVOR
ALEXIS REALE
NEWARI DANCE
Newars represent an indigenous community of Nepal with unique culture, language and history.
BARRANQUILLA FLAVOR
BARRANQUILLA FLAVOR
BARRANQUILLA FLAVOR
Barranquilla Flavor is a multicultural dance program created by Sindy Chown to teach the community the value of cultures and keep the community educated about the different types of language and rhythm through music. They will be presenting a variety of multicultural dances throughout the day.
BOSTON CENDRAWASIH
BARRANQUILLA FLAVOR
BARRANQUILLA FLAVOR
INDONESIAN SUMATRAN TRADITIONAL DANCE
Tari Piring, an Indonesian dance from North Sumatra that is historically performed to celebrate good harvest. Now the dance is performed to welcome guests at community events. Dancers carry plates that symbolize prosperity while dancing in traditional Minang costume.
BOSTON LYKEION ELLINIDON DANCE TROUPE
BOSTON LYKEION ELLINIDON DANCE TROUPE
BOSTON LYKEION ELLINIDON DANCE TROUPE
Traditional Greek folk dances handed down through time and representing all regions of Greece, presented along with reproductions of authentic regional attire and recordings of regional music.
Greece
BURUNDIAN DRUMMERS OF NH
BOSTON LYKEION ELLINIDON DANCE TROUPE
BOSTON LYKEION ELLINIDON DANCE TROUPE
BURUNDIAN
DRUMMING + DANCING
Traditional/First Drummers of the World. The drumming includes dancing as well. Drumming is used to bring the community together no matter the situation.
CHIDAMBARAM NRITYA KALA ACADEMY
BOSTON LYKEION ELLINIDON DANCE TROUPE
CHIDAMBARAM NRITYA KALA ACADEMY
CLASSICAL INDIAN DANCE
This beautiful dance style from south of India is notable for its intricate and rhythmic footwork. This dance style is devotional in nature. The dances' poses and body movements are synonymous to the images of Gods and Goddesses of the Hindu pantheon. Here the dancers are expressing their devotion to the Lord.
ELEGANZA DANCE COMPANY
BOSTON LYKEION ELLINIDON DANCE TROUPE
CHIDAMBARAM NRITYA KALA ACADEMY
LATIN AMERICAN SALSA
Ladies Styling Salsa Team, a team designed to empower women and help discover their full potential as dancers through choreography.
GRUPO QUETZALLI
HIMALAYA HERITAGE PERFORMING ARTS
HIMALAYA HERITAGE PERFORMING ARTS
DANZA PREHISPÁNICA
ANCESTRAL DANCES
Ancient dances of our ancestors that were performed to Mother Earth, to the deities and to the universe to contain the energies and the spirit.
HIMALAYA HERITAGE PERFORMING ARTS
HIMALAYA HERITAGE PERFORMING ARTS
HIMALAYA HERITAGE PERFORMING ARTS
SOUTH ASIAN CLASSICAL + FOLK MUSIC
Performing classical and folk music vocal and instrumental. Representing Nepali and Indian culture.
IN THE FIELD IRISH DANCERS
HIMALAYA HERITAGE PERFORMING ARTS
IN THE FIELD IRISH DANCERS
THREE KINDS OF IRISH DANCE:
Solo (or Step), Ceili (or Folkdancing) and Sets (or Country Dancing).
JEIKO
HIMALAYA HERITAGE PERFORMING ARTS
IN THE FIELD IRISH DANCERS
JAPANESE TAIKO DRUMMING
Wadaiko (Japanese drumming) has been an integral part of Japanese culture for thousands of years. From the great Shinto deities, farmlands, shrines, battlefields, emperors court, and villages - the taiko (which means drum in Japanese) has served many purposes.
JOHNLU & THE BAND
NUSANTARA KREASINDO
JOHNLU & THE BAND
TRADITIONAL ZAMBIAN INFLUENCED AMAPIANO & POP
JohnLu blends traditional Zambian music with pop culture influences.
MANASES
NUSANTARA KREASINDO
JOHNLU & THE BAND
BOLIVIAN FOLK MUSIC
Manases performs Native Andean music from the Andes of Bolivia.
MARTIN TOE
NUSANTARA KREASINDO
NUSANTARA KREASINDO
AFROPOP/ HIP HOP
Cultural roots in hip hop and melodies from Africa.
NUSANTARA KREASINDO
NUSANTARA KREASINDO
NUSANTARA KREASINDO
INDONESIAN TRADITIONAL DANCE
ROY CACERES
SONGWEAVER DRUMMERS
RUBY SHABAZZ
ARGENTINIAN TANGO SONGS
The music of tango was born on the banks of the Río de la Plata represents Argentine culture and has been known in the world forged by Carlos Gardel and many other world-renowned artists.
RUBY SHABAZZ
SONGWEAVER DRUMMERS
RUBY SHABAZZ
R&B MUSIC
Black American R&B and old school soul. Taking the audience through the evolution of black R&B and Soul music in America.
SENIE HUNT
SONGWEAVER DRUMMERS
SONGWEAVER DRUMMERS
SOULFUL ECLECTIC BLEND OF GUITAR & VOCALS ROOTED IN WEST AFRICAN RHYTHMS & MELODIES
Adopted from Sierra Leone with my twin sister during the diamond wars, music is my creative outlet that has helped me cope with the traumas of the war. I take inspiration in all cultures and styles of music that I have come across and believe music is a uni
SOULFUL ECLECTIC BLEND OF GUITAR & VOCALS ROOTED IN WEST AFRICAN RHYTHMS & MELODIES
Adopted from Sierra Leone with my twin sister during the diamond wars, music is my creative outlet that has helped me cope with the traumas of the war. I take inspiration in all cultures and styles of music that I have come across and believe music is a uniting force that has so much power in healing and connecting communities all over.
SONGWEAVER DRUMMERS
SONGWEAVER DRUMMERS
SONGWEAVER DRUMMERS
"AJAJA"
A YORUBA WELCOME SONG
The Songweaver Drummers of Concord Community Music School co-led by Lindsey and Grace Schust will perform "Ajaja", a Yoruba Welcome Song or “call to blessing” from a renowned African drummer, Olatunji.
SURI WANG
TEMPLE BETH JACOB
TEMPLE BETH JACOB
HULUSI PERFORMANCE
Performance with the Hulusi, a traditional Chinese instrument.
TEMPLE BETH JACOB
TEMPLE BETH JACOB
TEMPLE BETH JACOB
ISRAELI FOLK DANCING
Israeli dances are often done barefoot and in comfortable loose clothing. Movements and melodies are part of an ancient tradition dating back thousands of years.
Katy Gibney will lead two dances - audience is encouraged to join!
VARNIKA
TEMPLE BETH JACOB
VARNIKA
BOLLYWOOD SONG & DANCE
Varnika will be performing traditional Indian & Bollywood performances.
SHOP ARTISTS + MAKERS
CROWNS & DAISIES LEATHER SHOPPE
CROWNS & DAISIES LEATHER SHOPPE
CROWNS & DAISIES LEATHER SHOPPE
Handmade leather bags, sandals, baby shoes + accessories inspired by nature.
SORAYA
CROWNS & DAISIES LEATHER SHOPPE
CROWNS & DAISIES LEATHER SHOPPE
Hair braiding
LUDO RAZAFINDRAMAZANA
CROWNS & DAISIES LEATHER SHOPPE
LUDO RAZAFINDRAMAZANA
Vanilla beans and extract; Zebu cattle horn and coconut jewelry.
BUTU INTERNATIONAL
BUTU INTERNATIONAL
LUDO RAZAFINDRAMAZANA
Handmade Musical Instruments Handmade Baskets
Handmade Wood Carvings
CASTELLO ARTS
BUTU INTERNATIONAL
CHRISTINE NIH’SHAW
Recycled jewelry, bead mosaic pieces, and paintings
CHRISTINE NIH’SHAW
BUTU INTERNATIONAL
CHRISTINE NIH’SHAW
Native American children’s books (written/illustrated by me), dreamcatchers, and art prints.
HENNA BY MUSKAN & TAIBA
HENNA BY MUSKAN & TAIBA
HENNA BY MUSKAN & TAIBA
Henna designs
DIANA CORRIVEAU
HENNA BY MUSKAN & TAIBA
HENNA BY MUSKAN & TAIBA
Handbags and crafts made by indigenous communities
SAAD HINDAL
HENNA BY MUSKAN & TAIBA
DOBRO NEW ENGLAND, INC
Colorful, whimsical, original paintings
DOBRO NEW ENGLAND, INC
DOBRO NEW ENGLAND, INC
DOBRO NEW ENGLAND, INC
Various types of 2D & 3D art created by local & Ukrainian artists.
Also offering quick 10-15 minute portrait sketches. All will benefit humanitarian aid in Ukraine.
KRISANSWERS
DOBRO NEW ENGLAND, INC
FIELDWORK PHOTOS
Krisanswers uses fabric, fiber and fun to showcase traditional forms of needlework from Krisan's own cultural history and reaches across continents to join them with others. Macrame, crochet, felt and embroidery are languages of culture, community, diversity and love. Handmade goods and multicultural exchange celebrate the world we build every day.
FIELDWORK PHOTOS
DOBRO NEW ENGLAND, INC
FIELDWORK PHOTOS
Becky will be selling her two books of photography & memories of NH's immigrants. Her guest will be doing henna for a small fee.
SOPHIA’S ARTS & CRAFTS
SOPHIA’S ARTS & CRAFTS
SOPHIA’S ARTS & CRAFTS
Arts and crafts from Colombia, South America. We bring art made by Colombian women and try to support them. Sophia sells some of her own art.
ZHURIE BEAU
SOPHIA’S ARTS & CRAFTS
SOPHIA’S ARTS & CRAFTS
Sale of homemade shea body butter and soap.
(stock photo)
TAMARA DRINKS ART
SOPHIA’S ARTS & CRAFTS
Paintings, hand painted jewelry, tie dyed clothing
HER ATTITUDE
Explore the playful side of fashion with handmade light-up hair bows, jewelry, and car freshies.
NOURHAN
PHOENICIAN ARTISAN
Handmade jewelry.
(stock photo)
PHOENICIAN ARTISAN
PHOENICIAN ARTISAN
Handcrafted Textiles in 100% cotton Designed and Made by Local Women Artisans in Tunisia (Mediterranean). Towels in Flat Weave and Jacquard. Throws in Honeycomb. Blankets, and handmade rugs (all wool).
STENA ROSE
THE DAVIS COLLECTION
THE DAVIS COLLECTION
Self published children's books written by our daughter & an identity self-reflection workbook that complements "identity-n-me," Stena Rose's podcast.
THE DAVIS COLLECTION
THE DAVIS COLLECTION
THE DAVIS COLLECTION
Handmade anklets rings bracelets necklaces and earrings for men and women. Also, handcrafted candles.
SOWJANYA
THE DAVIS COLLECTION
Homemade thread bangles, earrings, bracelets, and sarees. Also, colorful Indian mehndi.
(stock photo)
TRIPPLEOGZ TEES & TUMBLERS
We will be presenting multicultural T shirts with different nationalities. We will also have cups to match the them of the shirts.
THE STORE WITH NO NAME
Chainmaille accessories and fidgets, crochet animals and mushrooms, crystals, dreamcatchers, spiritual tools and supplies, such as tealight candles, non-edible herbal vials, shadow boxes and oddity items.
RCD FAMILY CREATIONS
RCD Family Creations is on a mission to inspire and empower individuals from collections of T-shirts, shadowboxes, mugs, home decor, and accessories, like keychains, bracelets,
earrings and more.
ORGANIZATIONS
GRANITE EDVANCE
Sponsor
SERVICE CREDIT UNION
Sponsor
UNH
Sponsor
BLOOM & SHINE SERVICES / CONCORD ADULT DAYCARE
Sponsor
CONCORD AREA TRANSIT
CONCORD GREENSPACE COALITION
Concord Greenspace Coalition will be focused on our Looking@Loudon initiative where we are engaging the community in how to improve the safety, livability and economic vitality of the Loudon Road. If you live, work, shop, or play in East Concord please be sure to stop by our booth!
603 FORWARD AND THE FORWARD FOUNDATION
Information about voting and registration, how to run for office, and info about key issues in the state like LGBTQ+ rights and housing
AL-ANON
Pamphlets and info about Al-Anon
AMERICAN FRIENDS SERVICE COMMITTEE
Handouts and pamphlets on our program which we work to nourish a growing movement of people calling for social, racial, and economic justice.
AMERICORPS VISTA
BUILDING COMMUNITY IN NEW HAMPSHIRE
Raising awareness of the services BCNH can provide to refugees and other immigrants in New Hampshire.
CASA of NH
Information on what CASA of NH does for the NH Abused and Neglected Children of the State and hopefully appeal to those that are looking for a volunteer opportunity to help their community.
CITY COUNCILOR STACEY BROWN
COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM BELKNAP-MERRIMACK COUNTIES
Social Services program information
CONCORD BIBLE FELLOWSHIP
We look forward to meeting new residents in Concord from different cultural backgrounds. We may be able to aid folks who settle in the south end where our church is located. We want to encourage any folks with a Christian background and let them know about our meetings. We would also like to offer free literature in a number of languages for those that might be interested in finding out more about Christianity.
CONCORD SCHOOL DISTRICT
GREATER CONCORD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Presenting information about our organization and community programs.
INTO LIGHT PROJECT
Information about Substance Use Disorder; handouts on ways to change language about addiction; opportunities for NH families to submit loved ones for consideration in the exhibition which will be held in 2025
LANGUAGE BANK
Just information about the Language Bank we are looking to hire Interpreters
NEW HAMPSHIRE YOUTH MOVEMENT
Voter registration and education info booth
NH CENTER FOR JUSTICE & EQUITY
Information on our work, NHCJE Icon Stickers, etc.
NH COUNCIL ON DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES
We will be providing information about our agency; our programs and grant opportunities, and have some swag and a couple of games available.
OVERCOMERS REFUGEE SERVICES
We will have an information table.
PROJECT S.T.O.R.Y.
We are a grassroots, all-volunteer organization dedicated to assisting and empowering youth from diverse communities in Concord, New Hampshire. Our kids are the heart of this organization, teaching us, inspiring us, and leading the way. We break down barriers, build up tomorrow's leaders, and create a community of belonging where every child can thrive. Together, we can unlock their potential, one story at a time.
SCARE NH
TURKISH CULTURAL CENTER
UNIVERSAL CARE ALLIANCE / NH ADULT DAYCARE
WELLSENSE
Information on health insurance; WellSense Medicaid and WellSense Medicare Advantage plans. Giveaways.
WELCOMING NH
Information on Immigrants in NH, on what Welcoming NH does, and some information from some table members
RENEWAL BY ANDERSEN
Replacement windows and doors - $10,000 sweepstakes towards purchase.
US CELLULAR
Cellular Products and services from US Cellular
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