The second annual “One Columbus Culture Day” will be held Thursday, May 1, 2025, at 4300 Kimberly Parkway, Columbus, Ohio from 4:30pm to 7:30pm. It is being hosted by the City of Columbus’ Department of Neighborhoods New American Program in partnership with Columbus Association for the Performing Arts (CAPA).

“This event is intended to help foster unity and collaboration by building bridges and we are very excited about bringing together the different international cuisines, performances, poetry, and thematic stories to celebrate our diverse cultures that make up Columbus,” said Lindora Kolu Howard-Diawara, Community Relations Coordinator, New American Program.

“The One Columbus Culture Day will also include networking, exhibitions and children’s activities. We want Columbus community stakeholders to showcase and share their upcoming spring and summer events as well as seasonal activities.”

In its first year and in partnership with Rise Up C’BUS, the One Columbus Culture Day attracted over 500 participants with 12 different cultural performing groups, diverse authentic ethnic foods, over 50 exhibitors.

The One Columbus Culture Day is free to the public and exhibitors. No products and services will be sold at the event.
▪ Opening Ceremony: Meet with Columbus Leaders.
▪ Performers: singers, dancers, drummers, spoken word representing their heritage.
▪ Food: authentic ethnic and international taste.
▪ Cultural Display: organizations are welcome to share what they do.
▪ Thematic Story Telling Pitches: Reflection of the past and reimagining the future
▪ Networking and Mingling: Meet and network with diverse folks from all over Columbus
to share your services, programs and make people aware of your upcoming events.
▪ Children Activities: participate in culturally diverse and meaningful games from
your country.

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