WABI covers 31st annual Culturefest
WABI (Channel 5) reported on the 31st annual Culturefest at the University of Maine. The UMaine Office of International Programs and International Student Association hosted the daylong event that featured international cultural exhibits, food, children’s activities, a style show and performances. Roughly 60 countries were represented with more than 100 participants. About 1,500 people attended the event, WABI reported. “It’s just a matter of bringing the community together and just informing people that there are a lot of people from different backgrounds living here,” UMaine student and Culturefest participant Suraj Sangroula said. “We are like an example of a good, healthy community neighborhood in America.”