Ethnic Cleveland eNews
August 22, 2023
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What a week for the Dominican Community! |
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August 16 is a national holiday in the Dominican Republic. It is the day when Santiago Rodríguez and his men raised the new Dominican flag on the Capotillo hill which began the war which resulted in the restoration of Dominican sovereignty, the withdrawal of Spanish forces, the separation of the Captaincy General of Santo Domingo from Spain, and the establishment of a second republic in the Dominican Republic.
The Cleveland Dominican community held a celebration at Cleveland City Hall on August 18 and, for the first time ever, the flag of the Dominican Republic was raised.
Then on Saturday August 19 the community gathered to celebrate Dominican heritage and culture in the first Dominican Festival sponsored by Club Dominicano de Cleveland.
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In this video interview below, Club Dominicano president Juan Carlos Medina told us about the group, Restoration Day and future plans for the Club.
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The annual Romanian Festival in Cleveland on the grounds of Saint Mary Romanian Orthodox Cathedral is always a lot of fun. St. Mary's, founded in 1904, is the oldest Romanian Orthodox parish in the United States.
There was a variety of traditional food and drink. Of course the pastries were very popular. In the video below, one of the volunteer ladies showed us the different varieties including Savarine, Dobos, Bombe and a Romanian Salami which is actually a sweet.
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Rotary International President-Elect in Cleveland |
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The Rotary Club of Cleveland welcomed Stephanie A. Urchick, Rotary International President-Elect to Cleveland. Among her activities was a meeting and presentation at the historic Union Club in Cleveland. Pictures and video
But before that we took her on a tour of the Cleveland Cultural Gardens. She is part Polish and Slovak so was not surprised that there are gardens for those heritages. But she is Carpatho-Rusyn on her Mom’s side so was happy to see the Rusyn Garden. Here she is pointing to where her family is from.
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Greek Cultural Garden Lecture Series
The Greek Cultural Garden hosted a Lecture Series this summer to showcase some of the great thoughts from Greek cultural luminaries. On Saturday August 19 the topic was Demystifying the Golden Ratio and it was presented by math professor Athanasious Sarantopoulus (photo below).
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One World Day Cleanup
The Gardens were busy with the Stars of Summer event Saturday night (photos/video posted soon). They were also busy with many volunteers working in their gardens over the weekend sprucing up for One World Day. I saw Irish, Serbian, Hebrew (photo below), Czech, Croatian and many more gardens getting dolled up for the big day.
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One special crew was at the new spot of the Filipino Garden, just north of the Hebrew Garden on East Blvd.
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In this video, Rose Ferguson, leader of the Filipino Garden coalition, told us about the new Garden and the importance of José Rizal.
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No Excuses!
If you’ve never been to a One World Day event, this is the year to go. Hopefully by now you know about all the great things happening there so let me address some of your concerns.
I don’t know how to get there or it’s too far!
If you can get on 90 (the Shoreway) you can get there and get there fast and easily.
I don’t know where to park!
There are free parking areas and signs and volunteers to get you from your car to the main area. This page has detailed directions to the Gardens and parking information.
I don’t have much money!
That’s OK. One World Day is free as is parking and the shuttle busses throughout the gardens. All the entertainment is free. Of course if you want to buy food or drinks or shop, you need some funds but everything else is free.
The weather will be bad!
Nope it’s supposed to be 74 degrees and sunny
I won’t know anyone!
You won’t find a friendlier group of people than One World Day volunteers and garden representatives.
I hate crowds!
Yes there will probably be about 30,000 people attending but that is throughout the day not all at once. And the Gardens are spaced out over 250 acres so you won’t feel crowded.
250 acres? I can’t walk that much!
You don’t have to. There are free busses and golf carts to take you around. You can also ride your bike and there will be hundreds of Lime scooters on site to use. And you don’t have to see everything.
I won’t feel safe!
The streets are closed to traffic. There are plenty of police and volunteers. There is professional first aid if you need it. Feel free to wear a mask. It’s a friendly, safe environment for the entire family. There have never been any incidents.
My kids will be bored!
Hardly. Besides all the regular entertainment and features, the Children’s Village has been expanded and there will be games, storytelling, interactive fun (playing Cleveland Orchestra instruments for example) and more. Plus they can get a free Passport and by visiting gardens and completing a task (learning to say “hello” in a language or finding a country on a map or…) they can get their passport stamped and turn it in for a prize.
I don’t have kids!
This is truly an all ages event with something for everyone. As an adult you can visit one of the 3 beer gardens (German, Irish and Serbian) to relax for a while.
Get the idea? So stop your whining and make plans to come down Sunday. See you there.
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Blast from the Past – Parade of Flags
Well, not so far in the past. Here are some highlights of the Parade of Flags from the 2022 One World Day. This year’s Parade is larger and has many more musical components.
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Sponsored Message
ClevelandPeople.com is sponsored in part by The Hellenic Preservation Society. The mission of the Hellenic Preservation Society is to present a unified voice of the Hellenes in Northeastern Ohio that will promote the Greek experience through programs, presentation and cultural collections.
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As always there is more information, links and schedule changes (weather cancellations, etc.) on the Calendar of Events.
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Theasha Daniely Tribute
Thursday August 24
3 - 6 PM
Cleveland City Hall Rotunda
With heavy heart, Cleveland's Community Relations Board and Mayor's Office are hosting a tribute in memoriam of long time servant Theasha Daniely at the Cleveland City Hall Rotunda. Theasha served for decades - always with a smile - and will be greatly missed.
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The Red Hot Chilli Pipers & The Tartan Terrors
Thursday August 24
8 PM
Cain Park, Cleveland Heights
I still like the name of the local Plaid Sabbath better but these are great band names.
When the most famous bagpipe band on the planet, The Red Hot Chilli Pipers, meet the Celtic Invasion known as The Tartan Terror, it's sure to be a rip-roaring night of energetic step-dancing, drum-banging and bagpipe-rock fusion music at Cain Park! The Red Hot Chilli Pipers are a global phenomenon and their albums have been certified Gold and Triple Platinum.
The Tartan Terrors have a distinctive sound and carry with them the proud tradition of making Celtic music fun and accessible to all audiences. With an arsenal featuring classic bagpipes and fiddle, driving drum tones, and signature guitar styles, the Terrors have played for standing-room audiences across the country.
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Hasu Patel: Mystical Ragas
Friday August 25
7:30 - 9 PM
Cleveland Museum of Art - Gartner Auditorium
World-renowned and Cleveland-based sitarist Hasu Patel performs a concert of ragas that coincides with the exhibition A Splendid Land: Paintings from Royal Udaipur at the Cleveland Museum of Art. CMA members $22; nonmembers $25
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Egyptian Festival
Friday – Sunday August 25 – 27
St. Mark Coptic Orthodox Church of Cleveland
2100 E Pleasant Valley Rd, Seven Hills
St. Mark's 36th Annual Egyptian Festival. Join us on August 25th from 4 to 10 pm, 26th from 11 am to 10 pm, and 27th from noon to 7 pm.
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Celtic Feis 2023
Saturday August 26
Old Firehouse Winery
5499 Lake Rd. Geneva-on-the-Lake
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Ukrainian Village Parade and Festival
Saturday - Sunday August 26 & 27
11 AM
State Road, Ukrainian Village, Parma
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Explore Italy: Regional Cuisine, Culture, and Language
Saturday August 26
10:30 -12:30
Italian American Museum of Cleveland
Little Italy (between Presti's and Maxi's.)
Explore Italy's regional cuisine, culture, and language with Dr. Paola Basile, Professor of Italian Studies, Lake Erie College. During the 6-class seminar, attendees will explore various facets of five different Italian regions, including the language, culture, food, and wines, with Dr. Paola Basile, a native of Italy and Professor of Italian Studies at Lake Erie College in Painesville, Ohio.
Each class will feature a different Italian region. The first part of the class will be a presentation on and discussion about the region's culture and language. During the second part of class, attendees will have the opportunity to taste regional wines and sample regional cuisine as prepared by Little Italy chefs. Class time is 10:30a-12:30p.
You may register for all 6 classes or select individual classes you would like to attend. Class size is limited, so register early. The Aug 26 Class is on Toscana. $30 per class.
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Our Lady of Czêstochowa
Saturday August 26
4 PM
St. Columba Cathedral
159 W Rayen Ave, Youngstown
Polish Youngstown and St. Columba Cathedral are excited to honor the feast day of Eastern Europe's most beloved Marion icons with a special event on Saturday, August 26, 2023, at 4 PM at St. Columba Cathedral 159 W Rayen Ave, Youngstown, OH 44503. Very Rev. Msgr. Robert J. Siffrin will serve as celebrant with other Diocesan Slavic priests invited. Traditional Polish hymns will be part of the English language mass. A Polish meal will be served in the Cathedral hall afterward. The public is invited.
The Reverend Eric Orzech, Past President and Board Member of the Polish-American Priests Association will be the keynote speaker. He will speak to the miracles associated with the ”Black Madonna” and her role in Catholic lives today.
The icon of Our Lady of Czêstochowa has been intimately associated with Poland for more than 600 years. In every Polish church, there is a reproduction of the Black Madonna. When Poles emigrated, they brought their devotion to the Mother of God, creating home altars and innumerable churches, chapels, and shrines in her honor. A special place is always reserved for her.
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Cleveland Orchestra Hispanic/Latino Community Family Night
Saturday August 26
Gates Open 4:30
Blossom Music Center
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One World Day
Sunday August 27
11 AM - 6 PM
Cleveland Cultural Gardens
Since 1945 the Cleveland Cultural Gardens Federation (CCGF) has celebrated One World Day which exemplifies the theme of the Gardens: “Peace through Mutual Understanding.” Join us for the 77th annual One World Day which will be held on Sunday August 27, 2023 from 11 AM – 6PM throughout the Gardens on both East and MLK Boulevards.
Tens of thousands of people attend One World Day to experience diversity in people, heritages, gardens, entertainment and food. With the streets closed to traffic, visitors can stroll, bike, scoot or ride the free shuttles throughout the 250 acre footprint and visit many of the 40 or so Gardens.
Special attractions include a moving Naturalization Ceremony where people from a dozen or so countries become US citizens. A highlight is the Parade of Flags where over 1000 marchers from about 60 cultures march with flags and traditional clothing of their heritage. The Parade of Flags has grown into a large and colorful display of the numerous heritages represented in the Gardens and the broader Cleveland community. The MCs will be from all 4 TV stations.
There will be 3 Beer Gardens (German, Irish and Serbian gardens), a large variety of ethnic food, a Children's Village with games and activities and more. The Passport to Peace will encourage kids (of all ages) to visit as many gardens as they can, complete a task or learning experience, get their passport stamped and collect a prize.
Watch this 30 second preview video.
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Dance Group and Band from Pecs Hungary
Wednesday August 30
7 PM
German American Cultural Center
7370 Columbia Rd. Olmsted Twnsp.
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Cleveland Oktoberfest
September 2 -5 and 9-10
Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds, Berea
The mission of Cleveland Oktoberfest is to promote and support the arts by conducting live musical and artistic cultural performances for the general public. This serves to preserve, promote and perpetuate European Heritage within the Cleveland area, while at once advancing and fostering education and general awareness. Numerous charitable groups and organizations benefit from Cleveland Oktoberfest.
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67th Hungarian Festival
Sunday September 3
Gates open at 10 AM
German Central Park
7863 York Road, Parma
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Opera in the Italian Cultural Garden
Sunday September 3
6 - 7:30 PM
Italian Cultural Garden
990 East Blvd. Cleveland
The Cleveland Opera and Cleveland Ballet will perform beautiful music from famous operas, Broadway tunes and Italian songs in the enchanting Renaissance Italian Garden. Reserved Seating in Front of Stage $29.50. Lawn area free admission. Free Wine Tastings! Little Italy Wines. For questions, please call: 216.916.7780
Free parking at Michael White School lot - Parkgate Ave. near garden. East Blvd. Across from the garden. Cars ticketed if parked on wrong side of street. Family friendly - bring a picnic! This free performance is presented as part of the Italian Cultural Garden Foundation's "Viva! La Cultura Italiana" cultural series."
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Pundemics
My friend warned me about a new Amazon scam. It seems his wife ordered him some golf clubs but women’s shoes came instead. Thankfully they fit his wife.
Last year I joined a support group for antisocial people.
We haven’t met yet.
Always make sure that someone in a relationship has good credit. That’s why it’s called a SIGNIFICANT other.
Sign-if-I-can’t.
I wasn't originally going to get that brain transplant, but then I changed my mind.
What do you call an obese psychic?
A four-chin teller.
Ba da dum
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Postscript: Be sure to stop by the ClevelandPeople.com booth at One World Day and say “hi”. We’ll be on MLK across from the Centennial Plaza and will have our big maps on display.
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