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About
This event is designed to celebrate the richness of global cultures and foster a deeper understanding and appreciation for diversity within our community.
2025 Theme
Celebrating World Cultural Diversity Day
Date
May 20-21, 2025
2025 Schedule
Monday, May 20, 2025
- Morning Sessions: Exploring Global Traditions
- Afternoon Sessions: Engaging with Global Perspectives
- Evening Sessions: Cultural Connections
Welcome Breakfast & Opening Remarks
Time: 9:00 - 10:00 AM
Description: Light breakfast featuring international pastries and coffee/tea. Opening remarks by LeiLoni McLaughlin, Director of the Center for Community & Cultural Engagement.
Global Market & Artisan Fair
Time: 11:45 AM - 1:00 PM
Description: A vibrant marketplace featuring booths with handmade crafts, textiles, and artwork
from around the world.
Live demonstrations of traditional crafts (e.g., pottery, weaving, and painting).
Opportunity to purchase items and learn about the artisans’ cultures.
Panel Discussion: Voices from Around the World
Time: 1:00 - 2:30 PM
Description: A panel featuring international students and faculty discussing cultural diversity, challenges, and opportunities. Q&A session with the audience.
Interactive Workshops: A Hands-On Cultural Experience
Time: 2:45 - 4:00 PM
Description: Choose from a variety of workshops, such as:
Cooking Around the Globe: Learn to cook a traditional dish from a specific country.
- Language Exchange: Practice basic phrases in different languages with native speakers.
- Cultural Dance Workshop: Participate in learning traditional dance steps.
Global Trivia Challenge
Time: 4:15 - 5:00 PM
Description: A fun, interactive trivia game covering facts and traditions from around the world. Prizes for the top teams.
World Food Festival, Cultural Fashion Show, & Cultural Showcases: Traditional Performances
Time: 6:00 - 8:00 PM
Description: Enjoy an array of dishes from different cultures, prepared by local restaurants and
community members.
A cultural fashion show featuring traditional attire from various countries. Music
and dance performances from various cultural groups (e.g., Native American, African,
Indian, Latin American, and Pacific Islander). Short presentations explaining the
significance of each performance.
Global Beats Dance Party
Time: 7:00 - 9:00 PM
Description: A celebratory dance party with a live DJ spinning a mix of international music. A lively and joyful conclusion to the Festival of Culture. This two-hour event is designed to celebrate the richness of global cultures and foster a deeper understanding and appreciation for diversity within our community.