[event] Cultural Fest!
Come celebrate diversity on February 10th in Meany Hall!
Cultural Fest is one of the biggest annual cultural events in University of Washington. It is intended to celebrate diversity and harmony that international students bring to our region.It brings together over 100 participants from 30 countries who take the unique sights, sounds, tastes from their home countries in front of you.
Hours:
11am – 3pm – International Cultural Exhibition – Free
5:30pm – 7:30pm – Evening Reception and Silent Auction
8:00pm – 10:00pm – Cultural Music and Dance Performances
Doors open at 7:00 for cultural booth viewing
Cost:
General Admission – $15 Performance / $45 Artist Reception and Performances
Student Tickets (with Student ID) – $10 in Advance ONLY from FIUTS
Children under 10: Free
Tickets: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/214719
More information: www.fiuts.org or (206) 543-0735
During the day in Meany Hall, you may explore country exhibition booths, participate in interactive games and activities,and meet students from more than 30 countries.Booths are free and open to everyone.
In the evening, over 1000 guests will fill the Meany Hall and enjoy music and dance performance of traditional and modern artistes from all over the world.
As the world is becoming more integrated, Cultural fest provides a great opportunity to mingle and become close friends with students from around the world. These global friendships among students are priceless assets in your future careers.
Following are the talented Cultural Fest performers:
The Cumbieros, Cumbia Music from South America Dazzler, Chinese Classical Dance UW AWAAS, South Asian A Cappella Layali Dabkeh, Arab Folk Dance Sayaw, Philippines Folk Dance Husky Wushu Team, Chinese Martial Arts Onefourfive, Republic of Georgia A Cappella Violetta Parra, Traditional Chilean Dance Natya, Indian Classical Dance Barvinok, Ukrainian Hutsul Dance