St. Cloud State students and area residents are invited to travel the world Nov. 22 as the International Student Association hosts its annual Passport to the World 3-5 p.m. Nov. 22 in the Atwood Memorial Center Ballroom.
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Audience members will travel the world within two hours with international students representing their cultures and attendees visiting the booths representing the different countries. It is the final of three cultural events happening at St. Cloud State this weekend including Karen Cultural Day and “Aathidhyam,” an India cultural event.
Attendees will be given a “passport” at the entrance and have the opportunity to travel around the room and get a visa sticker at each station. Students will be giving performances throughout the event, and no food will be served.
“We hope that the audience will learn the different faces of the world; that they will open their minds and see that there are more sides of the world that they haven’t seen,” said Shu Yi Valerie Ang, International Student Association president. “This event will give them the opportunity to make new friends from all over the world.”
Admission to Passport to the World is free.
The weekend of cultural events at St. Cloud States starts with the India Heritage Club’s presentation of “Aathidhyam” at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, in the Atwood Memorial Center Ballroom.
Students have been practicing for the past three weeks to put on a good show.
The event features classical and Bollywood dances, cultural attire from some of the states of India and Indian cuisine. Tickets are $7 for students or $10 for the public. Tickets are available at the door.
Before coming to Passport to the World, the Karen Student United Association (KSUA) is encouraging students and members of the public to stop by Karen Cultural Day 1-3 p.m. Nov. 22 in the Atwood Memorial Center Cascade Room.
The theme for this year’s event is “The Journey to Minnesota.”
The Karen are an ethnic group from Myanmar. Minnesota has a growing Karen population, and students will speak about their transition to Minnesota from Myanmar or Thailand. The event includes songs, dances a fashion show and Karen foods.
Admission is free.
