Bridge Refugee Services will celebrate World Refugee Day on Saturday with a virtual showcase of various cultures and traditions of refugees living in the Chattanooga area.
The annual celebration is a chance for people to learn about different traditions, including food preparation, dance and language, said Marina Peshterianu, associate director of Bridge Refugee Services.
In previous years, the group has gathered for picnics or held open houses where people from the community can meet with their refugee neighbors and hear their stories, Peshterianu said. The event will be similar this year but with an online presentation.
“This is a very festive event, but our goal with this event is to educate, advocate of course for our clients and tell people how they can get involved,” Peshterianu said.
The celebration will be streamed on Facebook and YouTube at 5 p.m. on Saturday.