Dear University of Washington students,
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.
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, CULTURALFEST 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.I invite you all to come to CULTURALFEST on Feb 10. I hope to see you there and travel the world with me.
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
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
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
