Saturday, October 26th 2013
Free Admission
Piedmont Park
The Meadow
on 10th street between Charles Allen drive, and Monroe Street
Atlanta, Georgia
Nepalese Association in Southeast America (NASeA) proudly announces to be the part of Atlanta Kite Festival and Expo 2013 to be held in Atlanta, Georgia on Saturday October 26th 2013. NASeA, in support of Nepalese Association of Georgia (NAG), is going above and beyond in promoting Nepalese rich culture, traditions, values to the non Nepalese community of Atlanta.
The Atlanta World Kite Festival and Expo was established to fill a void and to encourage the social and recreational partnering of the citizens of the city. As conceived by its originator, Joe Rowell, the festival was built on the premise of “cultural awareness and community building”. The Festival will use the common bond of kite flying and food exploration to bring people together and to discover their common bonds.
The Atlanta World Kite Festival and Expo was born out of a desire to recreate some of the nostalgia that is familiar with growing up in a city that welcomes cultural diversity. For more http://atlantaworldkitefestival.com
Mission:
- The Atlanta World Kite Festival and Expo’s mission is to provide an opportunity to celebrate the many cultures of metropolitan Atlanta by bringing together families, food, entertainment, and kite flying.
Goal:
- Promote Nepalese Kite flying tradition amongst broader diaspora with similar spirit and culture
- Celebrate great festival of ‘Bada Dashain’
- Educate children about tradition of kite flying during ‘Dashain’ festival
- Bring harmony between Nepalese community and beyond
- Teach individuals the art of kite flying
- Highlight the importance of family culture
- Promote outdoor activities
- Promote understanding and friendship between people
- Create environmental awareness
- Promote world peace
Major Activities
- Kite Flying
- Interactive Kite Session/Demonstration
- Arts and Crafts
- Kids Fun Zone
Attractions:
- Opportunity to see various kinds of kites from all over the places, and ethnic background
- Opportunity to learn about Kites and their value in different culture
- Taking place in heart of Atlanta City where you can enjoy fantastic view of downtown Atlanta.
- Play zone for Kids
- Live Music Performances
- Food Vendors
- Kites for Sale
Please join this event with your family and together we will best represent our culture, tradition and most important of all introduce Nepalese American to non-Nepalese community here in Atlanta and surrounding.
Location
Piedmont Park, Atlanta’s “Common Ground” since 1904, is located approximately 2 miles northeast of downtown Atlanta. The park runs along 10th Street (a block west of 10th & Monroe Avenue to a block east of 10th & Piedmont Avenue) and Piedmont Avenue (12th & Piedmont to just before 15th & Piedmont) in midtown Atlanta. The park is open daily from 6:00 am until 11:00 pm.
Projected Attendance The anticipated attendance of 750+ attendees will consist of families from in and around the metropolitan Atlanta area.
Cost
This event is free to the general public courtesy of corporate sponsors, affiliates and vendors. Sustaining the Atlanta World Kite Festival and Expo and maintaining high levels of quality and diverse event offerings that are mostly free to the public is a testament to how much Atlanta loves kites and values community.
Directions
By CAR
Wheelchair Accessibility The following park entrances are wheelchair accessible: 12th Street Gate; 14th Street Gate; Charles Allen Drive Gate; Park Drive. In addition, the following buildings and areas are disabled-accessible: Piedmont Park Conservancy Offices; Magnolia Hall; Piedmont Park Conservancy Community Center; Visitors Center; Tennis Center and Oak Hill. By Car The SAGE Parking Facility is now open and the surface lot at Piedmont Park has been returned to green space. The parking facility is operated by the Atlanta Botanical Garden and is available for visitors to Piedmont Park and the Garden. Daily parking rates are: |
By MARTA
The nearest MARTA stations are Midtown and Arts Center, both located just a few blocks from the Park.Upon exiting the Midtown Station, take 10th Street towards Peachtree Street and continue on 10th until you reach Piedmont Avenue. Turn left on Piedmont Avenue and walk two blocks to the 12th and 14th Street gates of Piedmont Park. (or you can continue walking on 10th Street and the park will soon be on your left side). Exit the Arts Center Station heading south on West Peachtree street for one block. Head east (go left) on 14th Street for three blocks until you reach the 14th Street entrance to the Park. For additional information visit www.itsmarta.com or call MARTA at 404.848.5000. Click to learn about the Breeze Card. By Bike/on Foot |
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