The first Christmas market, the one on Franz-Jonas-Platz in Vienna-Floridsdorf, will open on Thursday this week. The City of Vienna’s Market Office announced this in a press release on Wednesday. The Christmas market on Rathausplatz will also open on November 15, followed a day later by the traditional illumination of the Christmas tree, which this year comes from Lower Austria. All other markets open on November 16. According to the Market Office, a total of 796 stalls, including 190 food stalls, will then provide a pre-Christmas atmosphere in the federal…
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UNWG Briefing and Ocular Inspection for the International Festival and Charity Bazaar
Vienna, 4 November 2024 — In anticipation of the United Nations Women’s Guild (UNWG) International Festival and Charity Bazaar set for 30 November 2024, an essential planning meeting and venue inspection was held for participating Embassies, Permanent Missions and organizations, including the Vienna International Centre Club Filipino (VIC Club Filipino). This gathering ensured that all representatives were well-prepared for the highly anticipated event at the Austria Center Vienna. During the meeting, Ms. Kalpana Scholtes Dash, Newsletter Chair/Bazaar Site Manager, provided a comprehensive overview of all event logistics, procedures, and the program details, addressing each aspect…
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