The Syrian Cultural Garden has set up an impressive website with photos of their proposed Gardens design as well as photos of Syrian sites that inspired the design. See the site at: http://www.syrianculturalgarden.org/index.html
The new Syrian Cultural Garden’s much awaited ground breaking took place Wednesday, August 11, 2010. Looking forward to seeing its infrastructure arise on the site. See Syrian Cultural Garden page for details on the replication of famous Syrian sites which will soon be found here.
Click on the PDF formatted flier link below to see the schedule, location, and related information for the Syrian Cultural Garden’s May 29th dedication. Syrian Cultural Garden Dedication Announcement & Information
According to the Plain-Dealer’s Robert Smith on August 24, 2007 (and I quote from his story): “Sometimes, it takes an outsider to spy the hometown treasure. Azerbaijan’s ambassador to Washington, Hafiz Pashayev, spent a lot of time in Cleveland in 2003, as the late Azerbaijan president underwent treatment at the Cleveland Clinic. The restless ambassador […]
Join the Irish community in celebrating the dedication of the Irish Cultural Garden’s new fountain, a replica of a Dublin, Ireland fountain and made in Ireland, on Saturday, October 30, 2010 at NOON. Free and open to the public. Free parking along either MLK Jr. Blvd in front of the Garden at 1201 MLK Jr. […]
In its City Guide to Cleveland, the webzine, “VenusZine: Emerging Creativity” pointed to a number of sites around town, including the Gardens. It referenced this site. To see the article about Cleveland, click this link to the VZ City Guides: Cleveland Ohio.
Get the details on this unique opportunity to hear about Ottoman Gardens from a noted Turkish expert. Open the PDF file below for details. Lecture on Ottoman Gardens–March 17, 2011–CWRU
Suat Aricanli, primary delegate of the proposed Turkish Cultural Garden, unveiled the preliminary design for the Turkish Cultural Garden at the Cultural Gardens Federation’s Holiday Dinner on December 13, 2011. Developed in conjunction with McKnight Associates of Cleveland, a popular Garden designer, and eminent Ottoman Garden authorities in Turkey, the design incorporates many aspects of […]
Join Hawken Middle School for the dedication of the restored Mark Twain bust and pillar in the American Cultural Garden on Friday, October 7. Free on street parking at both the school’s Gries campus and at the Garden. Click on the invitation below for details: Invitation to Mark Twain bust dedication on Friday, October 7, […]
Community clean-up at the Garden with assistance of the Parma, Ukrainian scouting community on May 2 Planting of summer flowers in the Garden, organized by the Ukrainian Women’s League (UWL), branch #8 Sold Lesya Ukrainka cards and netted $1200 towards restoration of the Lesya Ukrainka statue in the Garden, on September 19th Planted 200 tulip […]
As a delegate representing the Ukrainian United Organization and president of Branch #8 of the Ukrainian Women’s League of America , the latter organization that not only commissioned and paid for the bronze statue of Lesya Ukrainka back in 1961 but has spearheaded this project by engaging our community in helping us raise funds for the […]
On July 14, 2009, the Cultural Gardens Federation holds its monthly meeting, for all delegates, Friends and public. It will be held at Judson Manor, 1890 East 107th. which is the first building north of Chester Avenue on E. 107th. Park in corner lot at E.107th and Chester and enter through the front door on […]
On October 20, 2011 President Barack Obama will posthumously award the Cultural Gardens former India Cultural Garden delegate as well as Cultural Gardens Federation executive board member, and treasurer, Ms. Vijaya Emani, the 2nd highest civilian honor: the 2011 Citizen’s Medal for exemplary service to fellow citizens. Chosen from among 6,000 applicants, Vijaya’s life […]
On August 24th, Walk+Roll event will close MLK Drive to cars and turn it over to walkers and bikers from 11AM to 6PM. This is a fun event with entertainers and musicians performing throughout the park. Also, the Hungarian community plans on re-dedicating the Hungarian Garden to celebrate their 60th anniversary. This event is scheduled […]
On August 24th, Walk+Roll event will close MLK Drive to cars and turn it over to walkers and bikers from 11AM to 6PM. This is a fun event with entertainers and musicians performing throughout the park. Also, the Hungarian community plans on re-dedicating the Hungarian Garden to celebrate their 60th anniversary. This event is scheduled […]
Walk + Roll Cleveland is once again taking place in Rockefeller Park and University Circle. On consecutive Sundays in August (5th, 12th, 19th, and 26th) as well as September 23rd, Martin Luther King Boulevard and Rockefeller Park will be closed to traffic. This is a great opportunity to see the Cultural Gardens up close, without […]
The Rusin Cultural Garden is often mistaken for Russian when it is not. It is a separate ethnic group that has had a comparatively large population in the Cleveland area. See the following links for more information on Carpatho Rusyns: <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rusyns> and <http://www.rusyn.org> A copyrighted map of the area follows, thanks to Dr. Paul Robert […]
“World Architecture News” editorial comments on new design for the African American Cultural Garden at the following link: http://www.worldarchitecturenews.com/index.php?fuseaction=wanappln.projectview&upload_id=18287
Come to the Cleveland Cultural Gardens Federation’s Holiday dinner at St. Mary’s Romanian Orthodox Cathedral. Tuesday, December 14, 2010, 6:30 PM for the guided tour of the Romanian Ethnic Arts Museum and 7 PM for dinner. Cash bar. You’re in for a visual treat when you see the incredible Romanian costumes and artifacts, and a […]