Japan Night 2016, Atwood Memorial Ballroom
Matsuri Festival is the theme celebrating Japan Night at 5:30 p.m. April 9 in Atwood Memorial Center Ballroom.
“We are trying to recreate the experience of being at an actual festival in Japan,” said SJ Diong, president of the JP Network at St. Cloud State. “We hope to educate everyone about Japanese culture and bridging the gap between people of different backgrounds.”
The event features a dinner with authentic Japanese food including Yakisoba (Japanese stir-fried noodles), Gyu-don (beef bowl), chocolate banana and miso soup.
Carnival games, a photo booth and other activities are planned throughout the night.
“My hope is that this (event) will aid people in further understanding of each other and form new relationships,” Diong said.
The event is open to the public. Tickets are $8 for St. Cloud State students and non-St. Cloud State students, and $10 for non-students.
Cultural festivals are one way the university is providing a transformative educational experience for students to help prepare them to be global citizens at home, at work and in their communities. More than 1,000 students from 90-plus nations attend St. Cloud State, and cultural festivals give them an opportunity to share elements of their culture with the campus community.
