Macomb, IL – Cultures from around the world can be sampled this weekend without ever leaving the tri-states region.
WIU's International Friendship Club will host its 35th Annual International Bazaar. The theme is "Environmental Sustainability...Our World: Unify and Beautify."
International Friendship Club President Chrystian Vieyra says countries from just about every continent will be represented. He hopes visitors will interact with those at the food and display booths to learn more about other cultures.
The Bazaar is a largely student-run event. It's sponsored by the IFC and Casa Latina Cultural Center.
WIU is home to around 400 international students from 33 different countries.
You can learn more about the International Bazaar by clicking on the audio button for an interview with International Friendship Club President Chrystian Vieyra.
Additional information:
*The International Bazaar takes place in the University Union Grand Ballroom.
*International pastries will be available Friday evening from 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. Admission Friday evening is $5 for the public, $4 for WIU students with an ID and free for children under 12.
*Saturday's hours are 4:00 - 9:30 p.m. Visitors can enjoy international musical and dance performances, a fashion show, samples of international cuisine and displays. A children's room, open from 5:00 -8:00 p.m., will offer children the opportunity to participate in basic international dance workshops, language workshops, international art activities and much more. Admission for Saturday is $5.50 for the public, $4.50 for WIU students with an ID and free to children under 12.