From Thai to Muslim to local Australian culture, students from The University of Queensland (UQ) will exhibit multiple ethnic traditions during this year’s inaugural Global Village on Wednesday October 7 at the St Lucia campus.
Global Connect (GC) and the United Nations Student Association (UNSA) in association with the UQ Union are organising a day of international food, dance, music and film to showcase the diversity in student culture on campus.
The day’s activities, including fair trade craft sales, a cosplay café, Islamic calligraphy, Latin dance performances and a Parade of Nations fashion show, will help students and the wider community gain a better understanding of what the international arena has to offer.
Various traditional foods will also be served, allowing participants a tantalising taste of other cultures.
The event will also bring in a local context by getting participants to explain what Australia means to them.
As over 6,000 international students are currently enrolled at UQ, Global Village organiser Cheryn Tan said the event “is an opportunity for international student societies not only to partake in their heritage, but also show off their cultures to the wider community at UQ.”
EVENT DETAILS
What: A Global Village featuring over 12 university student organisations
When: Wednesday, October 7, 2009; 10:00am to 5:00pm
Where: UQ, St Lucia Campus; Campbell Place, UQ Union area and Schonell Theatre 2
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