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E-mail: info@internationalcenter.org
Telephone: (317) 955-5150
Fax: (317) 955-5160
The International Center
One Indiana Square, Suite 2000
Indianapolis, IN 46204 U.S.A
The International Center aims to promote events in Indiana that highlight and celebrate cultural diversity and international relations. Whether you like to engage in international diplomacy, eat Chinese food, dance to Russian music, celebrate a French holiday, or participate in Scottish games, we hope you’ll find a way to celebrate and participate in our global city.
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The Board of Directors of The International Center have selected Pacers Sports & Entertainment as recipient of the 2017 International Citizen of the Year Award, which honors those who have made outstanding contributions to the globalization of Indiana. Pacers Sports & Entertainment, which encompasses the Indiana Pacers, Indiana Fever, the Fort Wayne Mad Ants, management of […]
Celebrate Mexico’s Independence Day by coming to Garfield Park for food, crafts and music. Enjoy a traditional celebration which includes the glorious “Grito” (shout) that Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla once used to garner support of the people to rise and take arms against their European oppressors, which signaled the beginning of Mexico’s war for Independence. […]
This event will feature: - Performance by East African recording artist - Dance performances by PCFR youth (traditional east African) - Spoken word performances by PCFR youth and local spoken word artists - Available East African food - Vendor booths with clothes, jewelry, accessories, and textiles from East Africa For more information, visit: http://www.choosetoforgive.org/
The city of Indianapolis is hosting the seventh annual Indianapolis Chinese Festival downtown on September 23, 2017 at IUPUI's Wood Plaza. This festival is held during the month of Chinese Moon Festival, which is the second largest Chinese festival after Chinese New Year. The Moon festival in China is a celebration of the harvest with family and […]
Asian Help Services will host the 2017 Fall Asian Festival on Saturday, October 21, 2017 at Broadway Methodist Church. The goal of the festival is to provide information about Asian cultures and customs to help participants understand Asian people differently. Participants will gain knowledge about the richness of Asian Pacific cultures through specialty foods, musical […]
Taste the Difference Festival is continuing to help shrink the globe and is creating a village in Indianapolis. Last year, over 1,500 people joined in the festivities; whether tasting the foods of the world, stopping by cultural booths or visiting exhibitors and a free health fair. Carrying over from last year will be an arts […]
Taste of Diversity is a free community event which promotes cultural diversity through food, entertainment, and connection. The event takes place in front of the Garfield Park Arts Center, Indianapolis, IN. We will have local food trucks offering different ethnic food choices, free games, prizes, animals from around the world, dance companies, community partners, local […]
Join WFYI Public Media filmmakers, Confucius Institute of Indianapolis, and IUPUI's Office of International Affairs for a film premiere of Waves of Fortune: China's Maritime Silk Road. The event will feature a Q&A following the 30-minute film with WFYI filmmakers and narrator Ian McIntosh. In Waves of Fortune, anthropologist Ian McIntosh of IUPUI's Office […]
GermanFest, a day-long festival which occurs every year in October, celebrates all things German. From weiner dog races to the traditional Steinheben(strong man contest), GermanFest brings the city of Indianapolis together. Music by German groups such as Alpine Express and traditional groups like the Indianapolis Mannerchor and Dans Norden provide a variety of German entertainment. […]
Full Circle Festival is a celebration of diversity at Monument Circle and a fundraiser for refugees in Indianapolis. It is a welcome party for immigrants getting acclimated to the city and an opportunity for citizens to express their individuality. The celebration will boast food, music, stories and games, as people share their culture, lifestyles and […]