The Ohio State University at Marion will host its 5th Annual Taste of Culture International Festival on Wednesday, May 9, from 4:30pm to 8:00pm, at the Alber Student Center on the Marion campus. There are also several events planned leading up to the Taste of Culture.
A Taste of Culture hosts live entertainment, food from around the world, arts and crafts, a multitude of informational booths, and short educational discussions. This event brings together the customs, traditions, color, and flavor of peoples from diverse ethnicities. Admission for this annual event is free and open to the public.
Local vendors, restaurants, and community members will provide food samples representative of ethnic cuisines from across the globe. Donations are encouraged and will be accepted for purchase of food tickets to sample the food on hand. Proceeds from donations for food items will benefit minority scholarships at Ohio State Marion.
Other events planned include:
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Wednesday, May 2 – 12 noon
Zuheir Alidib and Le Cercle Francais: Travel to Europe -
Thursday, May 3 – 12 noon
Bishun Pandey: The Culture of India -
Monday, May 7 – 12 noon
Joe Zhou: Chine Today -
Tuesday, May 8 – 12 Noon
Hassan Aly: Middle Eastern Spring and the Aftermath
Each of these events will be in Room 290 of Morrill Hall.
For more information or to get involved with A Taste of Culture or International Festival Week, contact Shawn Jackson in The Ohio State University at Marion Office of Student Life at 740-725-6219.
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