A Diamond Moment in Time

The House of Pacific Relations (HPR) International Cottages, Inc. in Balboa Park, San Diego, announces the public celebration of our 75th Diamond Anniversary, on May 28 and 29, 2011.

HPR presents, promotes and preserves the cultural heritages and friendships of 32 ethnic groups through weekend open house and Sunday programs in Balboa Park, and cultural programs throughout the region year-round.

Quick Schedule

HPR's 7th Anniversary Celebration spans 2 days during Memorial Day Weekend - May 28-29, 2011. All activities are FREE except food sales. To follow is a quick view of what's in store for everyone and pertinent links for more information:

	Saturday, May 28, 2011		Sunday, May 29, 2011
	Parade of Nations   Ethnic Food Festival starts at 9:30am at the Lily Pond ends at the Organ Pavilion read more   10am - 5pm International Cottages area read more       Celebration Opening   Entertainment starts at 10am welcome, National Anthem, introduction guests & dignitaries read more   starts at approx. 10:30am Organ Pavilion ends ~7:00pm read more		Ethnic Food Festival   HPRSD Blood Drive 10am - 5pm International Cottages area read more   10am - 3:30pm Organ Pavilion parking lot* read more hosted by House of Puerto Rico       Entertainment   * alongside Presidents Way Get your appointment 10am - 5pm International Cottages Stage read more

Message from HPR President

Hi Everyone,

This is a monumental week in the House of Pacific Relation's history. We are going to be celebrating our 75th Year of existence in Balboa Park, the Gem of San Diego. Your 75th Anniversary committee has been feverishly working to provide the best entertainment and show, that the HPR has ever seen.

We are the largest multi cultural organization in the United States. We have cause to celebrate our many achievements and that will start Saturday with our Parade. This is the time for all of us to show the World who we are.

We will start the Parade at 9:30 from the Lily Pond by the Botanical Garden building. We will Proceed to the Plaza de Panama and then down the Esplanade and end at the Organ Pavilion.

The Parade will start out with the "Young Marines" leading, as our Color Guard, and the U.S. Marine Corps 3rd Marine Air Wing Band will be marching behind them.

http://www.3maw.usmc.mil/external/3dmaw/3mawband/photos/photos.jsp Please open this link and you will see the enormity of what your 75th Anniversary committee has prepared for you to enjoy.

We will be next, following the Marine Corps marching band. The House of Pacific Relations flag will be flying high in our Parade of Nations celebratory march to the Organ Pavilion. All of our Countries with their flag bearers in full Ethnic dress, with their countries flag flying high, will be an amazing sight to behold as they come down the Esplanade to the Organ Pavilion.

I am totally in awe of the program that has been put together for our 75th Anniversary Celebration. It just proves that through cooperation that many great things can be achieved. Please enjoy the moment, the day and the memory of having been a part of another major achievement.

The 75th Anniversary program at the Organ Pavilion will began with an introduction of HPR's oldest living President, past Presidents and Dignitaries.

THE HOUSE OF PACIFIC RELATIONS 75TH ANNIVERSARY PARADE AND CELEBRATION IN THE ORGAN PAVILION WILL CONTINUE UNTIL 6:30PM.

This Saturday will be here before you know it. Pass along this information to everyone that you possibly can. This will be an event no one will want to miss participating in.

Hannu Mikkonen
House of Pacific Relations President 2008-9, 2011