The Office of International Programs and Studies announces International Festival 2007, an event filled with food, music, dance and arts and crafts, on Thursday, April 26 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. It will be held in front of the Student Union Building and is free and open to the public.
Among groups hosting booths is UNM Israel Alliance, a student from Madagascar, Brazil Club, Taiwanese Student Alliance, Peace Corps, Turkish Student Association, Model United Nations Group, Indian Student Association, Falon Gong Club and PMGS, to mention just some.
“Various groups are hosting tables. They will be celebrating their particular culture by selling foods and crafts or presenting music,” said Heather Greene, international advisement specialist in OIPS.
The event will feature a stage where various groups will perform play music, sing and dance. Also, Yong Kim US Tai Kwon Do Center will do a presentation.
“This is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate international cultures. We have and respect diversity at the University of New Mexico and this is an opportunity to take some time to celebrate and honor it,” Greene said.
Media Contact: Carolyn Gonzales, (505) 277-5920; e-mail: cgonzal@unm.edu