World
class
he international community
gathered at Delta Park Saturday,
July 22, to dance, sing and enjoy
global arts and crafts as part of World
Refugee Day. The event celebrated the
cultures and contributions of refugees
from around the world who now call
Portland home. It included World Cup
Soccer - a 30-team refugee and
immigrant soccer tournament - and
Bollywood dancing. Event-goers donated
school supplies to be distributed to
refugee students in Portland.
Supporters included the Immigrant
and Refugee Community Organization,
CAIRO, Catholic Charities, SOAR, The
Red Cross, The Iraqi Society of Oregon,
Lutheran Community Services,
Multnomah County and The Refugee
Center Online.
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Photos by Diego Diaz
Scenes from World Refugee Day, July 22, in Delta Park, featuring dancing, music, food and soccer.