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UPDATE: July 16, 2024
#WorldBeat Festival at Salem, Oregon. #WarUpClose by invitation of Yulia Brockdorf had held another VR exhibition with over few hundred people visiting our tent. Keep bringing the awareness of war to the USA. The war is still there – we need all the help we can get.
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UPDATE:

Capital Community Media spoke with the Salem Multicultural Institute and World Beat and with leaders of the nonprofit, DAWN Inc (Defend Aid Widen Nurture), to learn more about why Ukraine was chosen and what Ukraine faces today.

“Thank you, Ashley Jackson and Capital Community Media for spotlighting the important cultural diplomacy work of Salem Multicultural Institute and World Beat featuring Ukraine at the 2024 World Beat Festival. All of us at DAWN Inc are proud to work with the Salem Multicultural Institute and World Beat team in preparations for the festival.”

World Beat is a popular festival that brings together over 60 cultures every year to celebrate all of the diversity in Oregon. It has an attendance of about 25,000 people a year. Every year they have a focus country and this year it’s Ukraine! DAWN and our amazing volunteers have been hard at work for the past year helping the Salem Multicultural Institute plan all things related to Ukraine.

Get your ticket now for …

Friday Night @ The Beat — an evening of live music, dancing, a fire show, plus beer, wine and food — in the Amphitheatre only from 5 to 11 p.m.

Saturday — The fun kicks off with our Children’s Parade at 9:45 am and continues with non-stop entertainment all day which wraps up with the Parade of Lights and a fire show

Sunday — Wrap up your weekend with Yoga & Beer at the Amphitheater followed by a variety of music, dance and performances on multiple stages. Activities conclude at 6 p.m.

Purchase a ticket for one day — or all three!

The Festival is $10 per person per day.

LIMITED TIME SPECIAL! — Purchase a 3-day pass for $15 per person.

Volunteers

We are at the finish line and are looking for volunteers to help us with various things during the festival! This is a fantastic opportunity for our community to share the rich cultural heritage and history of Ukraine and the importance of folks continuing to support Ukranians both here and in Ukraine. Please take a look at the SIGN UP form and let us know what you can commit to helping with!

If you can’t volunteer, I still encourage you to bring your families and come enjoy the festivities! There will be food, performances, crafts and other fun activities from dozens of cultures all at a beautiful park along the river!

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