International Fest World Unity Fair
Location: Lory Student Center
Colorado State University
Date: Saturday, November 14, 2009
World Unity Fair
Community-wide event for all ages! The event unites more than 20 international culture and country groups at the university and within the Fort Collins community. The celebration provides the community with a variety of unique customs, alluring tastes from around the world and entertainment and activities for all ages. The World Unity Fair demonstrates the importance of cultural diversity and international relations while promoting a message of tolerance through entertainment and education.
Us International Education Week is November 16-20. Colorado State is proud to participate in this nationwide event through the 56th Annual International Fest: World Unity Fair. For more information about US International Education Week, visit http://iew.state.gov/
Events and activities include:
- Youth World Tour from 3-5 p.m.: Activities for children including cultural trivia, origami, gingerbread house building, Chinese yo-yo and more.
- International Bazaar from 3-8:30 p.m.: Purchase international gifts and collectibles just in time for the holidays to benefit the Fort Collins International Center.
- Food Ticket Sales from 4:30-7:30 p.m.: Available at the Lory Student Center upstairs ticket office.
- Food and Culture Booths from 5-8 p.m.: Experience the unique tastes and sights of international cultures.
- World Talent Show from 8-10:30 p.m.: Dancing, singing and acting from all over the world will be performed in the Lory Student Center Theater.
Activities are open to the public and free and except food and gift purchases.
International Fest Disclaimer: The opinions and content reflected in the various programs throughout International Fest do not necessarily reflect those of the Office of International Programs or Colorado State University. However we honor the freedom of speech in the diversity of perspectives, thought, culture, opinion, etc. represented by the various international groups and topics throughout International Fest.
Sponsors: Council of International Student Affairs (COISA), Office of International Programs, Apartment Life, Afghan Student Association, Africans United, Cercle Francais, Chinese Club, Chinese Student & Scholars Assoc., El Centro Student Services, German Language Club, Indian Student Association, Iraqi Student Group, Italian Language Club, Japanese Student Assoc., Libyan Student Association, Malaysian Student Association, PakRams, SALAM Student Assoc., Saudi Student House, Spain Club, Taiwanese Student Assoc., Thai Student Association, Associated Students of Colorado State University (ASCSU), Peace Corps at CSU, Fort Collins International Center, Ten Thousand Villages.
