World Refugee Day in Lancaster

Thank you to everyone who joined us at this year’s World Refugee Day celebration!

Nepalese musicians. Photo: Jackie Sahd/CWS

On June 16th, 2012, Lancaster Square was filled with the sounds of music from around the world. Three Chin Burmese girls performed a traditional dance and a group of Karen Burmese played traditional Karen music. A vocalist from Eritrea sang in her native language and several groups of Nepalese refugees performed.

Addisu Ethiopian Restaurant, Upohar Catering, and the Cuban Sandwich Truck sold food throughout the day and many local nonprofits shared their important work with the community.

We hope you will join us again next year for the 2013 World Refugee Day celebration!

Japanese drummers. Photo: Jackie Sahd/CWS

Musicians. Photo: Sophia Witmer

Take a look at our Facebook page to see more pictures from the day. You can also watch a couple of the performances here:

* If you or your business would be interested in helping to sponsor next year’s event, please contact Jackie at jsahd@churchworldservice.org or 717-358-9341. We offer businesses marketing incentives in exchange for a tax-deductible donation to help financially support the event.