The 75th anniversary celebration of the House of Pacific Relations-International Cottages is May 28 at the Organ Pavilion in Balboa Park and the 31st annual Ethnic Food Fair is both Saturday and Sunday at the International Cottages.
“Cultural presentations and understanding have been our passion,” says anniversary Chairman Mike Richards. “We were founded during the 1935-36 California Pacific International Exposition in San Diego with the goal to present our cultures and friendship between ethnicities.”
Housed in historic 1935 Exposition cottages, 32 groups promote multicultural goodwill and understanding through educational and cultural programs.
Saturday’s event features a Parade of Nations starting at 9:30 a.m. The U.S. Marine 3rd Air Wing Band will lead the Parade of Nations from the Lily Pond by Plaza de Panama to the Organ Pavilion. The 75th Anniversary festivities continue at 6:30 p.m., featuring music from the Philippines, Poland, Ireland, China, Italy and the Mediterranean. The Ethnic Food Fair is served from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
For more information, go to sdhpr.org.
