Six Ways to Become Internationally Cultured in North Dakota This Summer
It's always great to learn about other cultures and there are plenty of opportunities to explore other cultures right here in North Dakota over the next several months.
Some of the events listed below will be taking place in Moorhead, MN but hey it's close enough right?
You can click on the names of the events in order to get more information on them.
Celtic Festival
Moorhead, MNMarch 11th
The Celtic festival will allow you to learn the art, history and traditions of the seven Celtic nations. Those nations are Ireland, Spain, Cornwall, the Isle of Man, Brittany, Scotland, and Wales.
Scandinavian Hjemkomst & Midwest Viking Festival
Moorhead, MNJune 23rd and June 24th
This festival will feature dancing, entertainment, and food that are native to Scandinavia (which includes Denmark, Norway, and Sweden). There will also be seminars where you can learn even more about Scandinavian traditions.
Downtowners German Days
Bismarck, NDJuly 13th - July 15th
There's a lot of German culture here in Bismarck and North Dakota in general. Certainly we are no strangers to that fact. Our state's capitol was named after a German chancellor and much of our food like kuchen and Fleischkuekle are German inspired.
German Days in Bismarck allows us to further explore German heritage.
North Dakota Ukrainian Festival
Dickinson, NDJuly 21st - July 23rd
The Ukranian Festival features ethnic meals, religious services, workshops and more and it's a great way to learn about the country of Ukraine.
Northern Plains Ethnic Festival
Dickinson, NDAugust 19th
This event features food and crafts from five different countries. The countries featured are Sweden, Germany, Norway, Russia, and the Ukraine
German Kulturefest
Moorhead, MNSept. 16th
Well if you don't get enough of the German culture at the Downtowners Days in Bismarck, you'll get to explore even more of the German heritage in Moorhead in September with art, performances and demonstrations.