PAIRWN is committed to celebrating the rich cultural heritage of our communities while honoring our differences and similarities. By teaching ourselves to value and understand our own cultures, we learn the most important lessons of leadership: self-esteem, tolerance, and collaboration. Since our beginning, we have celebrated unity by hosting several Diversity Events, such as the Diversity Luncheon in December and the Diversity Picnic in June. More than 500 people attend each event, enjoying ethnic foods, traditional music and dance, along with presentations by individual members on the history and culture of their groups. Members of PAIRWN volunteer their time and ideas to make these events successful.

	6th Annual Diversity Picnic June 16, 2007 - 11AM to 3PM - Adams-Ricci Community Park, Enola Our Diversity Picnic has been held each June since 2002. Immigrant and refugee families and their friends, as well as the general public, are invited to a park setting and encouraged to bring a dish of food from their own culture to add to the potluck lunch. Cultural entertainment, music, and dancing are offered. Games and activities are organized for the children. 2nd Annual Unity in Diversity Gala October 16, 2007 - 5:30 - 9:30PM - Hershey Lodge and Convention Center PAIRWN 2007 Gala Support Letter.doc PAIRWN 2007 Gala Press Release.doc The PAIRWN Gala is an annual fundraising event feature live entertainment, auction, and international foods. All proceeds directly benefit immigrants and refugees in Central PA. Entertainment feature music and dance from around the world. Our First Annual Gala featured music by the Central PA Youth Opera and a stunning â€œDances from Around the Worldâ€ performance, featuring Middle Eastern belly-dancing, Latin, Chinese, African, Indian, and Ecuadorian dancing. Professionally-run live and silent auctions feature one-of-a-kind, handmade, international craftwork by PAIRWN members and a range of donations from local businesses. 7th Annual Celebrating the Holidays with Diversity Luncheon December 8, 2007 - 10AM to 2PM - Pennsylvania State Museum, Harrisburg Our Annual Luncheon is a well-attended event held to celebrate together the diversity of winter holidays and enjoy time together with our local communities. Enjoy a holiday dance and music performance from local groups as well as a potluck luncheon and gifts for the children! Flavors Around the World Cookbook In 2002, we collected over 100 recipes from refugee and immigrant women and compiled them into a cookbook. Many recipes include a brief story from the contributor about the meaning and importance of the recipe in her life and family. The cookbook is available to purchase for $10.00 by contacting PAIRWN.