Special to 1808Delaware
After a successful launch in 2021, Powell’s popular multicultural event, Passport to Powell, returns to Village Green Park this Friday, August 19.
Attendees will have the opportunity to experience the diverse and vibrant cultures of the Powell community through music and dance performances, food sampling, and more. The event will also offer food trucks, beer sales, and a Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area (DORA).
Passport to Powell will be held at Village Green Park (47 Hall St.) from 6-9:30 PM. Admission is FREE.
Passport to Powell is made possible through the generous support of McClurg Properties, Jill Patricia King, Delaware County Transit, Evolve Health Pediatrics, Giant Eagle, Master Kim’s MegaKick Martial Arts, The Middlefield Banking Company, Newman Roofing, LLC, Pedego Electric Bikes Powell, and RV Wholesalers.
“Our very first Passport to Powell event in 2021 was in response to a Community Attitudes Survey in which Powell residents expressed the desire for events that highlight the various cultures that make up our community,” stated City Councilwoman and Chair of Powell’s Community Diversity Advisory Committee Heather Karr. “The inaugural event was very successful and we are thrilled to bring it back in 2022, building on that success and sharing the diversity of the many cultures that make Powell such a wonderful place to be.”
McClurg Properties Community Stage Schedule
- 7pm – Master Kim’s MegaKick Martial Arts
This Powell-based martial arts school will demonstrate Taekwondo, the Korean form of martial arts that emphasizes kicking techniques and fosters strength of mind. - 7:20pm – Cliff Marsh, saxophone soloist
- 7:50pm – Fred Astaire Dance Studios of Powell
Powell’s Fred Astaire Dance Studio brings their love of dance and community to Passport to Powell, demonstrating a variety of ballroom dances from countries around the world. - 8:10pm – G.O.R.E.E. Drum and Dance
Committed to honoring the traditions of their teachers, culture, and history, G.O.R.E.E. Drum and Dance will present traditional dances from West Africa with a bit of their own personal flair for an invigorating and unique performance. - 8:50pm – Mariachi Garibaldi
This Columbus-based band will perform the uniquely Mexican tradition of mariachi, a genre of folk music that utilizes a variety of brass and string instruments as well as occasional vocals to perform songs of love, celebration, betrayal, and heroes.
Passports
Attendees should pick up a Passport to Powell booklet and flyer at the City of Powell’s Community Diversity Advisory Committee booth near the entrance of the event. Passports can be taken to the participating Powell restaurants listed (either in-park or at their location) for a free sample of each’s establishment’s specialty cuisine.
Participating restaurants include:
- Aladdin’s Eatery Powell – Lebanese-American cuisine (in-park sampling)
- Huli Huli Tiki Lounge – Polynesian cuisine (in-park sampling)
- Local Roots – locally sourced American cuisine (15 E. Olentangy St.)
- Pablo’s Havana Café – Cuban cuisine (9685 Sawmill Rd.)
Darshana: A Glimpse into the Hindu Civilization
This nationwide, traveling exhibit will be on display in the East Room of the Municipal Building, offering insight and education on the Hindu culture and civilization. A serious of informational posters seek to bring awareness about core Indic traditions, including Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and Sikhism, and a myriad of Indic philosophies practiced by Indians who reside in the US.
Peruse the Park
Local organizations and business will offer information and activities for attendees in Village Green Park. Participants include:
- Aladdin’s Eatery Powell
- Evolve Health Pediatrics
- Liberty Township Fire Department
- Master Kim’s MegaKick Martial Arts
- The Middlefield Banking Company
- Pedego Electric Bikes Powell
- Powell Youth Council
Food Trucks
Food trucks will also be available in Village Green Park:
- Guelaguetza Mexican Street Food
- Hisham’s Food
- The Columbus Coffee Co.
Downtown Powell Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area (DORA)
The City of Powell’s DORA program will be in effect during the event. This program allows licensed liquor permit establishments in the designated area to sell alcohol at special times that can be carried out of their establishment in specially marked cups.
About the Community Diversity Advisory Committee
This eight-member commission provides input to City Council on policy and processes which promote diversity and inclusion to ensure that the City of Powell is a community in which all individuals are welcome and included. All candidates must be a resident of, or representative of a business, within the City of Powell.
