10th Annual Passport to the World Festival

Join Austin Sister Cities International ASCI on Saturday, November 15 from 11 am - 4 pm for the 10th Annual Passport to the World International Family-Friendly Festival.

The Parade of Cultures will kick off the festivities at 11:15 am at City Hall and process to the Passport of the World Festival. Traditional clothing from your country is encouraged!

The Passport to the World Festival at Austin Central Library from 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm features FREE programming exploring Austin's rich international community through live performances, interactive games and crafts, and much more! Learn about all of Austin's incredible Sister Cities with fun, hands-on booths and activities by our sister cities.

A paid VIP reception immediately follows the festival and tickets can be purchased here.

Festival Schedule *subject to change

• 11:15 AM – 11:30 AM: Remarks from Mayor Watson
• 11:30 AM – 12:00 PM: Parade of Cultures - Kicking off from City Hall and making its way to the Austin Public Library, led by the Diversity Band.
• 11:45 AM – 12:00 PM: Free Paletas at the Library — Sponsored by Clay Imports
• 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM: Festival, Sister City & Friendship booths, Kids Activity Tables, & Performances
• 12:10 PM – 12:25 PM: YoYo & Dance Performances (Taichung, Taiwan)
• 12:30 PM – 12:50 PM: Nanairo Kimono Show (Oita, Japan)
• 12:55 PM – 1:10 PM: Estilo Peruano Dance Group (Lima, Peru)
• 1:30 PM – 1:45 PM: Irish Dance Group (Limerick, Ireland)
• 1:50 PM – 2:05 PM: Des Amis Pop (Angers, France)
• 2:10 PM – 2:25 PM: K-Pop Dance Performance (Gwangmyeong, Korea)
• 3:00 PM – 3:15 PM: Silent Auction Winners Announced
• 3:15 PM – 4:00 PM: Closing Ceremony & Awards
• 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM: VIP Reception

Online Auction Support global connections and cultural exchange while scoring some amazing deals! Our online auction is live, featuring exclusive items and experiences you won’t want to miss, including: Two SXSW Interactive Badges, Gift Cards, Passes to local entertainment spots, and much more!
Bid now and support a great cause - every dollar helps us foster international relationships, citizen diplomacy, and global arts and culture! Auction closes on November 16th at midnight. https://givebutter.com/c/jZ1f73

Festival Volunteers also needed! We’re looking for friendly faces to assist with activities, set-up and tear-down, and helping our Festival run smoothly for our attending families -- a certificate of volunteer service will be provided! Sign up .

Parking for City Hall and Austin Public Library

A special Thank You to Austin Public Library and our Partners and Sponsors for your support!

Austin Public Library | City of Austin | Austin Community College International Programs | Sister Cities International

Festival sponsorship inquiries: [email protected]

Festival questions/Media inquiries: [email protected]

About Austin Sister Cities

ASCI’s mission is to cultivate global relationships with Austin's sister cities that engage our communities in citizen diplomacy while offering educational, cultural and economic benefits to all - one individual, one community at a time. ASCI manages the Sister Cities programs for the City of Austin and supports a variety of programs including the annual Passport to the World Festival showcasing Austin’s 13 Sister Cities. Learn more at https://austinsistercities.com/

Austin Sister Cities

-ADELAIDE (AUSTRALIA)

-ANGERS (FRANCE)

-ANTALYA (TURKEY)

-CHIANG MAI (THAILAND)

-GWANGMYEONG (SOUTH KOREA)

-KOBLENZ (GERMANY)

-LIMA (PERU)

-LIMERICK (IRELAND)

-MASERU (LESOTHO)

-OITA (JAPAN)

-PUNE (INDIA)

-SALTILLO (MEXICO)

-TAICHUNG (TAIWAN)

Austin Friendship Cities

-FLORENCE (ITALY)

-GREATER MANCHESTER (ENGLAND)

Info: Cultural clothing encouraged!

Info: Welcome, Performances, Interactive Booths, Closing Ceremony

Info: Ticketed event

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Austin Central Library, Austin Public Library, 710 West Cesar Chavez Street, Austin, United States

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