Norfolk is filled with unforgettable sights, sounds, attractions and special events that celebrate our city’s long and rich multicultural heritage. From our proud place on the Underground Railroad to the lovingly restored Attucks Theatre to the annual Afr’ Am Festival, Norfolk is always a fun and welcoming destination for multicultural leisure and business travel.

4th Annual Mid-Autumn Moon Festival in Partnership with the Friends of Pagoda, Oriental Garden Foundation & local Chinese Organizations
Sept 12, 2009
The Mid-Autumn Moon Festival is often compared to America's Thanksgiving tradition, this time honored Asian holiday marks the end of the summer harvest. The festival is celebrated with family and friends and centers around traditional Asian food and drink.  The Mid-Autumn Moon Festival incorporates a wide range of entertainment and programs that include storytelling, authentic Asian Ceremonial fashion shows, ribbon and dragon dancing, martial arts demonstrations, musical and dance recitals.  In addition, children can take part in free activities designed to teach them about the Chinese culture. These activities include Chinese paper lantern making, Chinese calligraphy, children's lantern parade and children's costume parade and up close appearances of the Moon Goddess.
Town Point Park, Norfolk VA • www.festeventsva.org

Nansemond Indian Tribal Pow Wow
Aug 15, 2009- Aug 16, 2009
The Nansemond Indians originally lived along the Nansemond River and were part of the empire ruled by Powhatan (father of Pocahontas). The Nansemond Indian Tribal Pow Wow is a two-day cultural celebration honoring the Tribe's heritage. The Pow Wow features music, dance, authentic crafts and food.
Lone Star Lakes Park • 1 Bob House Parkway, Suffolk, VA 23432 • www.suffolk-fun.com

Umoja Festival
Sept 18, 2009- Sept 20, 2009
The Umoja Fest is an African-American cultural celebration featuring national acts at the NTELOS Pavilion at Harbor Center. Also includes an African marketplace, children's activities, a community forum, heritage tours, Afrocentric foods, exhibits, and more!
Ntelos Wireless Pavillion at Harbor Center • 901 Crawford Street, Portsmouth VA • www.umojafestportsmouth.com

Nottoway Indian Tribe of Virginia Pow Wow
Sept 19, 2009- Sept 20, 2009
Prior to 1607, The Nottoway Indians were one of several distinct groups of Iroquoian speaking native people living in the Virginia-North Carolina coastal plain. The Nottoway remained relatively undisturbed by the English Colony expanding from Jamestown during the first half of the seventeenth century. The Virginia Nottoway Indians will hold their annual Pow Wow in Surry, Va. on September 19 and 20, 2009. This two-day cultural event features American Indian music, dance, Indian crafts and food. All is welcome to this family event.
Surry Parks and Recreation Center • 205 Enos Farm Drive, Surry VA

Native American Heritage Day at the Children’s Museum of Virginia
November 7, 2009
Explore the culture and traditions of Native Americans through songs, dancing, games and crafts.
221 High Street, Portsmouth VA • www.childrensmuseumva.com

Annual American Indian Festival
June 6th & 7th, 2009
Celebration features American Indian storytelling, traditional dancing and demonstrations. Native jewelry, crafts, and food vendors. Don't miss the spiritual “Grand Entry” at Noon Saturday and 1 pm Sunday. Event is FREE to the public.
Chesapeake City Park • 900 Greenbrier Parkway, Chesapeake, VA • www.cityofchesapeake.net/PRevents