Washington, D.C.
World Refugee Day: Together We Heal, Learn, and Shine presented by UNHCR, UN Refugee Agency, & One Journey Festival
Saturday, June 19, 2021
8:00 pm EDT
Join us in person (or online via livestream) for World Refugee Day: Together We Heal, Learn, and Shine for 3 days of fun and inspiration to celebrate the contributions and culture of refugees within our community!
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, the Kennedy Center & One Journey are coming together to celebrate the courage and resilience of people who have been forced to flee their homes due to war, persecution and violence this World Refugee Day.
REGISTER HERE
Thursday, June 17
5:30–8 p.m.Arts Market on the REACH Plaza
5:30 p.m.DJ sets with Ministre De La House
8:30 p.m.The Runner film screening on the Video Wall
Friday, June 18
5:30–9 p.m.Arts Market on the REACH Plaza
5:30 & 7 p.m. DJ sets with Ministre De La House
6 p.m.Mélat performance
8 p.m. Cesar Orozco & Kamarata Jazz performance
Saturday, June 19
10–10:45 a.m.Yoga with Dino Kadel & Vahid Coskun (part of Sound Health: Yoga at the REACH)
11 a.m.-8 p.m.Arts Market on the REACH Plaza
11–11:45 a.m.Poppin, Breakn, and Krunk with Sokeo Ros (part of Dance Sanctuaries)
12–12:45 p.m.Contemporary Dance and Storytelling with Hussein Smko (part of Dance Sanctuaries)
1–1:45 p.m.Movement class with Joseck Asikoye (part of Dance Sanctuaries)
2–2:45 p.m.Uyghur Dance with Silk Road Dance Company (part of Dance Sanctuaries)
3–5:30 p.m. NSO Youth Fellowship Chamber Groups open rehearsal
5:30 & 7 p.m.DJ sets with Ministre De La House
6 p.m. Cesar Orozco & Kamarata Jazz performance
8 p.m. Mélat performance