Students from 27 different countries were represented at a successful International Festival held recently on campus. Approximately 600 UTC students attended and participated.
“This event gave students a platform to showcase their cultures,” said Rosite George, Assistant Dean of Students, Office of Multicultural Affairs. “Students who leave home and leave their countries behind had the chance to highlight their culture on campus. Our international students interacted with locals students—many of our local students expressed an interest in exchange programs so that they can study in another country.”
The night began with a procession of students, each holding their home country flag. More rich experiences followed—there was a demonstration of capoeira, a Brazilian marshal art form; a Bollywood dance performance by the Indian Student Association; singing groups performed including Smooth Dialects, who sang reggae and R & B music; a local salsa band got the crowd moving and belly dancers also performed.
Henna tattoos, face painting, and Japanese origami were some of the activities students enjoyed.
