Avenue of Nations   Flags of Nations represented at the festival: “Tourists” can travel from Austria to Africa in the time it normally takes to make an airline reservation when strolling through the International Festival’s Avenue of Nations. Get your name written in Chinese and learn how to say a few greeting words; Stop by Puerto Rico and play dominoes with them – it’s their favorite pastime. Have you always wondered why a Hindu woman wears a dot on her forehead? You can ask when visiting the booth from India! The Avenue of Nations is the place to ask questions and learn about other cultures. It’s also a chance for some Upstate residents to take a trip “back home” and reconnect with their roots. See one-of-a-kind artifacts, beautiful clothing, and authentic memorabilia as you meet people from all over the world.   Fun Facts About Africa   Did you know there really is a Timbuktu? Often used to describe a place extremely far away and regarded by many as a myth, Timbuktu is actually a city in Mali, West Africa. The city was designated a World Heritage Site in 1988 for its historical importance. Brazil Cambodia Cameroon Canada Cape Verde China Colombia Costa Rica Czech and Slovak Republic Denmark Ecuador Egypt Finland France Germany Haiti India Italy Laos Latvia Peru Poland Puerto Rico Romania Russia Scotland Senegal South Africa Spain Sweden Switzerland   Taiwan   Tanzania Uganda Ukraine United States Zimbabwe       Want to be a part of the Avenue of Nations? click here for Application.     October 2, 2010 - Barnet Park, Spartanburg, SC Admission to the International Festival is free and open to the public.