Culturefest 2004 at UMaine Oct. 30
Contact: George Manlove at (207) 581-3756
ORONO — The 2004 edition of Culturefest, the University of Maine’s annual celebration of international and cultural diversity, is set for Saturday, Oct. 30 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the UMaine Field House.
Culturefest activities are designed to provide the community with opportunities to lean about and enjoy cultures from many of the 70 different countries represented at UMaine.
“This is the biggest international event on campus,” says organizer Sarah Joughin of the UMaine Office of International Programs and National Student Exchange. “We usually have more than 1,000 people coming through the door. It’s really pretty amazing.”
This year, Culturefest will include cultural exhibits displaying posters, maps, videos, music, art, clothing, games, and an international food court where students will sell homemade ethnic food.
Visitors also can expect to see a style show featuring students modeling traditional clothing, a talent show including performances of song, dance and various other demonstrations and a children’s exhibit with activities.
Joughin expects visitors will again come from as far away as central and eastern Maine, and beyond.
“It’s a unique and rare opportunity to learn about and appreciate cultural differences,” she says. Cultures from Europe, Asia, Latin America, Africa, the Middle East and the Americas will be represented, Joughin says.
The event is free and open to the public.
For more information about the 17th annual Culturefest, contact the UMaine Office of International Programs at (207) 581-2905.