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East European, Balkan Location
Berkeley, CA The East European Folklife Center (EEFC) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to promote, celebrate, and educate the public about traditional and traditionally based music, dance, and cultures of the Balkans.
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AK, East European, Alaska Native, American (US), European, Haida, Indigenous, Russian, Tlingit / Lingít Location
Sitka, AK On an island amid towering spruce and hemlock, Sitka National Historical Park preserves the site of a battle between invading Russian traders and indigenous Kiks.ádi Tlingit. Totem poles from Tlingit and Haida areas line the park’s scenic coastal trail, and the restored Russian Bishop’s House is a rare reminder of Russia’s colonial legacy in North America.
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East European, European, Ukrainian Location
Palo Alto, CA Nova Ukraine is a non-profit organization dedicated to strengthening civil society in Ukraine. We assist Ukraine in recovering from the economic and social crisis. We work closely with non-profits and civil activists in Ukraine to provide immediate response where it is most needed. Nova Ukraine is involved in raising awareness, fundraising, cultural events, and round table discussions dedicated to Ukraine and Ukrainian culture.
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Catholic, East European, European, Ukrainian Location
New Westminster, BC Holy Eucharist Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral is the cathedral of the New Westminster Eparchy of the Ukrainian Catholic Church.
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East European, Christian, American (US), Orthodox, European, Russian, Russian American Location
San Francisco, CA The Congress of Russian Americans, Inc. (CRA) founded in 1973, by a group of concerned Russian Americans, is a national organization with membership throughout the United States. Its members are US citizens and permanent residents of Russian descent who are non-Communist in their beliefs. The personal and social lives of most members are firmly rooted in religious Christian Orthodox values which reject all racial, nationalistic, ethnic, or religious antagonism.
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East European, WA, European, Russian Location
Bellevue, WA Nalini is a professional dancer, choreographer, and teacher in the greater Seattle area. She is known for captivating audiences with her technical skill, emotionally expressive performances, and compelling choreographies. Her repertoire includes Belly Dance, Bollywood, and Russian Gypsy dance.
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West European, East European, WA, European, German, Russian Location
Touchet, WA The AHSGR is the premier global organization for Germans from Russia. Council of Northwest Chapters - Charles Saranto (Blue Mountain Chapter)
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East Asian, North European, East European, WA, American (US), Asian, Australian, Chilean, European, Finnish, Japanese, Mongolian, Pasifika, Russian, South Korean Location
Bellingham, WA The Bellingham Sister Cities Association is a community based organization providing opportunities for local residents to develop relationships and build a sense of community with the people of the world. We seek to promote intercultural understandings, economic and tourism ties, and world peace. This is accomplished through cultural and athletic exchanges, educational programs, and community events.
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East Asian, North European, East European, WA, American (US), Asian, Czech, European, Japanese, Latvian, Taiwanese Location
Bellevue, WA Today, the SCI network represents more than 2,500 communities with some 137 countries around the world. Bellevue joined this effort in 1969 when the city of Yao, Japan, became its first Sister City and the Bellevue Sister Cities Association was officially established!
In 2019 Bellevue Sister Cities Association will celebrate it’s 50th anniversary as an organization and it’s 50th anniversary of being a Sister City to Yao, Japan!
In 2019 Bellevue Sister Cities Association will celebrate it’s 50th anniversary as an organization and it’s 50th anniversary of being a Sister City to Yao, Japan!
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East European, WA, European, Ukrainian Location
New Castle, WA Community Focus
East European, WA, European, Polish Location
SEATTLE, WA The Polish Home Association was established in 1918. The Hall is a place for celebration, festivals, meals, meetings, and evolving into new generations. Today, as yesterday, it is a hub of activity and a place for people of Polish nationality and descent to come together and celebrate common ground.
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East European, WA, European, Polish Location
Seattle, WA Polish Radio Station
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East European, WA, European, Russian Location
Seattle, WA Visa Centers are designated by the Russian Consular Institutions and are fully capable of accepting and processing documents required for a Russian visa forwarding them to the Russian Consular Offices from any individuals, organizations or companies (including travel agencies). Visa Center agents can consult a client regarding filling out the visa application, required documents, processing time and other visa formalities
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East Asian, South European, East European, WA, American (US), Asian, Canadian, Croatian, European, Japanese, Romanian, Russian Location
Anacortes, WA Anacortes Sister Cities Association. Joining hands around the world.
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South European, East European, WA, Bulgarian, European, Macedonian, Serbian Location
Woodinvile, WA Orkestar RTW is a five-piece band based in Seattle, Washington that began in 1987 as the house band for the Radost Folk Ensemble. Orkestar RTW primarily plays traditional dance and folk music from the countries of Bulgaria, Macedonia, and Serbia.
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South European, East European, WA, Balkan, European Location
Seattle, WA We are a “village” of people in Seattle who have come together to dance the night away Balkan style!
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East European, WA, European, Russian Location
Seattle, WA The Russian Community Center of Seattle was founded in 1952 to preserve Russian culture for the enjoyment of future generations and the greater Puget Sound community.
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East European, WA, European, Ukrainian Location
Bellevue, WA The Northwest Ukrainian Festival Committee formed in response to the Ukrainian minority’s need to be represented, shared and, most importantly, connected to its greater Northwest community.
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East European, WA, European, Russian Location
Seattle, WA Juliana & PAVA is a vocal ensemble performing ancient Russian folk songs.
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East European, WA, Bulgarian, European Location
Kirkland, WA Hopa Trop Folk Ensemble performs Bulgarian dances and songs from all folklore regions of Bulgaria.