The Atlanta Dogwood Festival is looking to add some international flavor to its 73rd annual fine arts and community celebration on April 17-19. Since it hosted the Summer Olympic Games...
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Mexican Community to Celebrate ‘Three Kings Day’ on Jan. 4
Atlanta's Mexican community will celebrate the traditional “Three Kings Day” on Sunday, Jan. 4, at the Atlanta History Center in Buckhead from 1-5 p.m. According to Mexican tradition, three royal...
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Syrian Ambassador to Speak in Atlanta
Syrian Ambassador to the U.S. Imad Moustafa will speak in Atlanta on Tuesday, Dec. 16 about his country’s indirect peace talks with Israel through Turkish officials. He’ll join David Cuthell,...
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Danish Honorary Consul Gets Award
Macon attorney Christopher N. Smith has been named 2008 “Danish American Community Leader of the Year” by the Danish American Chamber of Commerce Southeast USA. Mr. Smith is Denmark’s honorary...
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Friendship Army: Terracotta Soldiers Show Growing U.S.-China Bond
As the U.S. and China celebrate 30 years of diplomatic ties, Atlanta is hosting an art exhibition that symbolizes how far the bilateral relationship has come. “The First Emperor: China’s...
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Tut, First Emperor to Royally Impact Atlanta Economy
The simultaneous exhibition of tomb relics from China's first emperor and ancient Egypt's boy king will have a royal economic impact on Atlanta, officials projected before the exhibitions launched. “King...
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Beaujolais Nouveau Celebration to Be Held at Intercontinental Hotel Buckhead on Thursday, Nov. 20
The French-American Chamber of Commerce, Atlanta chapter, is to host the annual Beaujolais Nouveau celebration at the Intercontinental Hotel Buckhead’s Au Pied de Cochon restaurant on Thursday, Nov. 20, from...
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Taiwan Celebrates 97th National Day at Georgia Aquarium
The Republic of China (Taiwan) received a commendation from the state of Georgia on the celebration of its 97th national day, which was held at the Georgia Aquarium downtown Oct....
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Chinese Ambassador Visit to Celebrate 30 Years of Relations
The Chinese ambassador to the United States will headline a gala dinner in Atlanta on Nov. 10 celebrating three decades of diplomatic ties between the two countries. Zhou Wenzhong became...
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Louvre Atlanta Partnership Enters Third and Final Year
When Henri Loyrette became director of the Musee du Louvre in 2001, he wanted to make a change in the way the Paris museum engaged with institutions on the global...