Name: Halleluya Festival
Start: 2026-05-30T15:00:00.000Z
Location: Shalom Park

**🌍 Language Exchange Meetup: Connect, Converse, Learn! 🌍**
🌟 Meet new friends and explore cultures together 🌟

Are you passionate about languages and eager to practice your speaking skills in a fun, friendly environment?

Join us for our next Language Exchange Meetup--**this event is free of charge**

**Languages Offered:**
Practice and connect in English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, Italian, Arabic, Chinese, Korean, Dutch, and more!

Whether you’re a beginner or fluent speaker, there’s a place for you.

**What to Expect:**

* Meet people from around the world
* Practice your target language(s) with native speakers
* Help others learn your native language
* Make new friends and discover new cultures
* Enjoy engaging conversations

**Who Can Join?**
Everyone is welcome, regardless of language level. No previous experience required--just bring your curiosity and willingness to communicate.

**Date:** Saturday, May 23rd, 2026
**Time:** 7:30pm
**Location:** 85 N 15th St, Brooklyn, NY 11222
**Cost:** **FREE!**

**How It Works:**
Upon arrival, you’ll receive a name tag, where you can write your name and list the languages you speak and those you want to practice.

Mingle, join language-specific tables, or rotate partners to maximize your practice opportunities. Everyone is here to learn and have a good time.

**What to Bring:**

* An open mind
* Your favorite conversation topics
* A smile!

**RSVP:** Please confirm your attendance so that we can plan accordingly.

**Questions?** Reach out to me at: [barbarafreitas.sh82@gmail.com](http://barbarafreitas.sh82@gmail.com/)

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**Halleluya in NYC**
[Festival's Website](https://www.halleluyanyc.org)

The world-renowned *Halleluya Festival* is coming home again— the Block Party is taking place in Williamsburg, Brooklyn! Hosted by the *Shalom Catholic Community, this will be the festival’s second* edition in the Big Apple, and we couldn't be more excited!

## What is Halleluya?

A celebration of art, joy, innovation, solidarity, and faith, the Halleluya Festival is affectionately known as **“The Party That Never Ends.”** As the largest Catholic festival of integrated arts in the world, Halleluya is a **free-admission event** that brings together music, dance, painting, and prayer to lead people into a profound encounter with Jesus Christ and a joy that never fades.
Originating in *Fortaleza, Brazil, the festival gathers over* one million people each year and has lit up cities like *Panama City, Lisbon, Kraków, and Paris. With performances from international artists like* Matt Maher, Missionário Shalom, Fr. Rob Galea, Alfareros, and Banda Reale, Halleluya is a powerful blend of culture, talent, and faith.
Halleluya in New York will have most delicious Napoli pizza in town and super tasty gelato.

This event is free of charge and the fun is high level!

Feel free to reach out to us at: shalomnewyork@comshalom.org if you have any questions.

James Martin

Halleluya Festival

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