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Dave Amoroso • Ron Sonntag Public Relations
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MILWAUKEE, WI – Traditional ethnic cooking will be showcased on the Callen Chef’s Stage at the 76th annual Holiday Folk Fair International at the State Fair Park Exposition Center, West Allis, Wis., Fri., Nov. 22 – Sun., Nov. 24, 2019.
The cooking demonstration schedule is as follows:
Fri., Nov. 22
7 p.m. Almarie Acosta-Cepeda – Puerto Rican (Tembleque, Holiday Dessert)
Sat., Nov. 23
11 a.m. SeonJoo So – Korean (Kimchi/Kimchi Pancakes/Kimchi Jigae)
12 p.m. Aam Kennely and Anna Bounnavong – Thai (Fresh Spring Rolls and Papaya Salad)
1 p.m. Kawa Ramen and Sushi – Japanese (Sushi Rolls)
2 p.m. Rohingya Community Members – Rohingya (Biryani)
4 p.m. Angelica Varona Camara – Filipino (Rice Desserts)
Sun., Nov. 24
11 a.m. TBD
12:30 p.m. Joe Whitmore – Welsh: Bara Brith (Speckled Bread)
1:45 p.m. Lisa DeSanctis – Italian: Spaghetti Carbonara
3 p.m. Anne Wal – Polish (Pierogi)
A program of the International Institute of Wisconsin (IIW), Holiday Folk Fair International celebrates the cultural heritage of the people living in southeastern Wisconsin. The 2019 theme, “Celebrate the Culture of Language – Indigenous and Heritage,” will allow Fair-goers the opportunity to explore how the language of those from around the world shape how they communicate and what they share with the next generation.
Special attractions in 2019 include invited international performers and artisans, photographic exhibits, the Artisan corner, a display of traditional apparel from different cultures, the Kohl’s Color Wheels display, the Dirty Kettle Native American interactive display, a Milwaukee Public Museum display, the Wisconsin Woodturners, a bonsai exhibit, the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile on Fri., Nov. 22, a Wisconsin Scholastic Chess Federation tournament on Sat., Nov. 23, and an interdenominational religious service Sun., Nov. 24, at 10:30 a.m. in the Coffeehouse.
The three-day event features the All Nations Theater with traditional music and dance, the World Café offering traditional dishes, the International Stage where young people perform their ethnic dances, the Tanzhauz where attendees dance and sing along with a variety of musical styling’s, the Coffee House where patrons enjoy a beverage and baked goods while listening to talented musicians, Heritage Lane with unique traditions and customs through interactive exhibits, the International Bazaar where cultural artifacts create a unique shopping experience, and the Chef’s Stage featuring local chefs preparing traditional cuisine.
Hours on Fri., Nov. 22 are 2 p.m. – 9 p.m.; 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. on Sat., Nov. 23; and 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. on Sun., Nov. 24.
Advance tickets can be purchased for $10 through Thursday, Nov. 21, at the International Institute of Wisconsin, 1110 N. Old World Third St., Suite 420 in Milwaukee; from all participating ethnic groups; and by phone (414-225-6225 or 1-800-FAIR-INTL); fax (414-225-6235); or on-line at www.folkfair.org. In addition to the individual tickets, family four-packs are available for $36.
Admission at the gate will be $14 for adults; $8 for children ages 6 to 12; children under the age of five will be admitted at no charge. Those 62 and over will be admitted for $10, and all military personnel with a military ID card will be admitted free.
For more information on the 2019 Holiday Folk Fair International, visit www.folkfair.org or call 414-225-6225.