De Wieken is a proud member of International Focus. International Focus is a non-profit organization that celebrates cultural differences and promotes mutual understanding between the many peoples represented in the greater North Carolina Research Triangle area.

International Focus hosts several events each year where people from around the globe have an opportunity to showcase their cultural heritage via arts, food or designated themes. The main events are the International Block Party and the International Festival.

 

International Focus

International Focus Inc., is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization with the mission to promote mutual understanding between the people of NC and the international community through education, cultural exchange, arts and the celebration of achievements.

Join International Focus at the annual International Festival.

The International Festival of Raleigh provides a comprehensive platform for local ethnic communities and multicultural artists to present international art in downtown Raleigh. Our yearly, three-day event serves over 25,000 attendees annually and is a key component of the City’s arts tradition.

The Festival’s artists are both professional and amateur, and represent Raleigh’s diverse population. More than 71 ethnic groups participate to present a variety of high-quality arts through dance and musical performances, ethnic cuisines, dance, and global cooking workshops, visual art, calligraphy, textile design, and cultural expression from across the globe.

International Festival