The
participating students had the opportunity to create and decorate their own
booth to represent their country of origin. Using lots of photos, historical
facts, maps, flags, music, food, games and more, they created a
beautiful, immersive cultural experience in the courtyard of the Raleigh
campus. Through this cheerful and colorful event, they shared about their
cultures and customs, answered questions, organized fun activities, offered
homemade traditional treats, learned about each other – and felt connected as
one large global community.
Many
students joined in this multicultural celebration, along with faculty, staff,
and the mascot, Leon the SKAMELEON.
The
various countries represented included Brazil, Denmark, El Salvador, France,
Ivory Coast, Madagascar, Portugal and Tunisia. Following the event, students
and faculty voted for the best booth through a survey – the Ivorian team
won, for the second year in a row!
Watch the video of the event here