Moi received this pr from World Vision The first of its kind multimedia mobile experience, Kisongo Trek takes visitors on a 15-minute bus ride down the roads of Tanzania. NEWS ADVISORY August 26, 2013 Contact: Natalie Bisaro, 708-434-5006, natalie@wilkspr World Vision Brings Africa to Washington Federal Way-based World Vision is offering free trips to Africa this summer from the back of a semi-truck. The first of its kind multimedia mobile experience, Kisongo Trek takes visitors on a 15-minute bus ride down the roads of Tanzania. While on the interactive bus tour, visitors experience life through the eyes of 13-year-old Babayetu and his community in Kisongo, Tanzania. The mobile exhibit will be making three more stops in Washington in August and September. Launched in March, Kisongo Trek has virtually transported thousands across the continental U.S. to experience life in another country. WHAT: A unique mobile experience • 1,000 square feet within an expandable semi-trailer • 90 feet by 40 feet • 26 television monitors • 10 computers • 360 degree viewing experience • learn Swahili words • see Mt. Kilimanjaro and Serengeti National Park • witness traditional Masaai celebration Sneak peek inside: youtube/watch?v=62oCV8zR9hI 1. Bothell, WA: Eastside Foursquare Church Kisongo Trek will be open to the public at the Eastside Foursquare Church on the following dates. WHEN: Friday, Aug. 30 2 p.m. - 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 31 12 p.m. - 7 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 1 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. WHERE: Eastside Foursquare Church 14520 100th Ave NE Bothell, WA 2. Puyallup, WA: Washington State Fair The Washington State Fair ranks as one of the top-ten biggest state fairs in the world. Kisongo Trek will be featured this year as one of the Fair’s free attractions. WHEN: Friday, Sept. 6 – Sunday, Sept. 22 Fair Open Hours: Mon - Thurs: 10 am - 10 pm Fri: 10 am - 11 pm (Opening day 9/6 opens at 9 am) Sat: 9 am - 11 pm (buildings & exhibits open at 10 am) Sun: 9 am - 10 pm (buildings & exhibits open at 10 am) WHERE: Washington State Fair Events Center 110 9th Ave SW Puyallup, WA 98371 3. Auburn, WA: Grace Community Church Wrapping up Kisongo Trek’s time in its home state of Washington, the exhibit will be open to the public at Grace Community Church. WHEN: Friday, Sept. 27 – Tuesday, Oct. 1 TBD WHERE: Grace Community Church 1320 Auburn Way S. Auburn, WA 98002 About World Vision World Vision is a Christian relief, development, and advocacy organization dedicated to working with children, families, and their communities worldwide to reach their full potential by tackling the causes of poverty and injustice. For more information on their efforts, please visit WorldVision.org/press or follow us on Twitter at @WorldVisionNews. ###
Posted on: Mon, 26 Aug 2013 17:32:22 +0000
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