KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — Western Michigan University announced on Thursday, March 30 the return of it’s annual International Festival this Sunday, April 2. And organizers say the festival, which is put together by international students, will celebrate the University’s diverse student body and offer a unique opportunity for attendees to experience a wide range of cultures, fashion and food.
Organized by WMU’s Haenicke Institute for Global Education, the festival began in 1989, giving those who attend a chance to explore more than a dozen different cultures through live performances, traditional dances, cuisine and booth displays.
“The International Festival is a celebration of our diversity and a reminder of the richness of our community,” says Anezka Viskova-Robertson, assistant manager of global learning. “It is an opportunity for students to share their culture and a chance for the greater Kalamazoo community to experience and celebrate the diversity here at Western Michigan University.”
“The students are what makes the International Festival great,” adds Meg Billedeaux, global learning specialist and coordinator of the International Festival. “I can’t wait for the Kalamazoo community to experience the talent and passion of our students from around the world.”
The event, which is free and open to the public, will be held in the East Ballroom of the Bernhard Center on campus on Sunday from 2 until 6 pm.
