World Refugee Day Idaho 2024 

Thank you to the Idaho community for coming together in solidarity for World Refugee Day celebrations in Pocatello, Twin Falls, and Boise this year. Thank you to the chefs, vendors, and performers from refugee backgrounds.
Photos by Mark Hewes/Tandem Lens

World Refugee Day Boise Line-Up

Performers:
Lao Folkloric Dancers
Liberian United Association of Idaho Dancers
Boise Rock School featuring Liza Galitsyna
Makatas Dancers
Bosnian Herzegovinian Cultural Center Dancers
Afghan Children's Choir

Citizenship Ceremony
A very special ceremony honored 10 former refugees as they took their Oath of Allegiance and received their U.S. citizenship. They are originally from Burundi, Thailand, Democratic Republic of Congo, Ukraine, Burma, and Central African Republic.
Vendors:
Cuisine & Produce
Darjeeling MOMO
Indo Idaho
Amina’s African Sambusas
Taste of Persia
Liberian United Association of Idaho
Mama G’s Kitchen
Koborewa Corn Meal
New Hope Farm

Crafts/Handmade Goods
Anna Galitsyna quilted art
Artisan Handmade Jewelry
Artisans for Hope
Thara Fashions
Florence Musuuke
MS Design
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Thank You to our 2024 Sponsors!

Presenting Sponsors: The Krazy Coupon Lady Foundation, City of Boise and Boise Cascade
​Coffee donated by Black Rock Coffee Bar!
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​World Refugee Day is honored June 20th around the globe.
Worldwide events celebrate the art and cultures that former refugees bring to our communities, and to bring attention to the plight of refugees worldwide. ​
2023 photos by Cat Wheaton Photography (theloveclub_boise)

Want more food to celebrate World Refugee Day? Check out Idaho's refugee-owned restaurants!