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SPIFFS is the only independent multi-ethnic organization of its kind in the
United States and has been named as a local legacy by the
Library of Congress.
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SPIFFS
330 5th Street North
St. Petersburg, FL, 33701
Ph. (727) 552-1896
Fx. (727) 552-1781 |
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SPIFFS members:
- The Annual Folk Fair, - in recent years being held the first weekend in November.
- The member groups highlight the culture, ethnic crafts, foods, and entertainment from their respective cultures.
- The Speakers Bureau - Folk Artists and ethnic resource volunteers visit
schools
and other community venues to discuss the heritage of their
ethnic group, share their music, dance, arts and crafts, and
sometimes demonstrate
ethnic food specialties.
- The Language Bank - More than 100 individuals handling more than
30 different languages and dialects serve as translators and interpreters
for the community in courts, hospitals and schools and assist local city and
county officials with translations for visiting dignitaries.
- Folk Dance Groups - Many of the member groups have dance groups
which are available to perform throughout the community
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Quilt panel from Argentina |