The 6th Annual Middle Eastern Festival
in West St. Paul, Minnesota
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AHLAN WA SAHLAN!
This beautiful phrase exemplifies Middle Eastern hospitality. It means: welcome, you’re like family, so take it easy! Since you’re like family to us, we invite you to three days of the finest in Middle Eastern hospitality, cuisine, and live entertainment.
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It is time for the 2013 Middle Eastern Festival:
Fri 7/19: Noon to 10 pm
Sat 7/20: Noon to 10 pm
Sun 7/21: Noon to 6 pm
Admission is free!
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We are celebrating our 100th Anniversary as a Parish this year, and it will be a weekend to remember!
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FESTIVAL HAPPENINGS
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THE FINEST IN MIDDLE EASTERN CUISINE
Join us for your favorite foods. We will offer roast lamb on the spit, chicken kabob, kafta, falafel, hummus, gyros, tabouli, spinach pies, and our famous homemade bread. Top it off with homemade pastries from our centuries old traditions, baklawa ice cream, and fried dough that will melt in your mouth.
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BEER AND WINE GARDEN
Quench your thirst with ice-cold beer. We will offer your favorite red and white domestic wines.
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LIVE ENTERTAINMENT
We will take you back to the old country, with live music by The John Khoury Band. Don’t miss our St. George Middle Eastern dance troupe as they keep you entertained with the traditional Dabke dance. Get ready to join in the dancing!
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MIDDLE EASTERN MARKETPLACE
Shop in our traditional souk (marketplace) and take home some goodies to enjoy.
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CHILDREN’S GAMES AND FUN
Our fantastic section of children's jumpy rides - as well as games and treats -will keep them entertained for hours.
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CAMEL RIDES
Have you ever taken a camel ride? Come and ride our camel--right on the festival grounds. Camel rides ALL THREE DAYS!
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CHURCH TOURS AND BOOKSTORE
Tour our Church and learn about Eastern Orthodox Christianity, the faith that our families brought here 100 years ago, that is still going strong today.
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SILENT AUCTION, AND MUCH MORE!
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See you at the Festival!
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