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International Festival

The Annual Week-long International Festival at the SIUC Student Center will be held from Monday, February 11 - Friday, February 15. This year, in addition to the always popular International Food Fair, "Tales from the Bejing Opera" will be presented. The International Festival is coordinated by International Student Council and Student Center Special Programs and Center Events (SPACE).

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Beijing OperaMonday, February 11

Greek Cuisine
Old Main Restaurant, Student Center
11:00 am - 1:30 pm

Tuesday, February 12
Russian Cuisine
Old Main Restaurant, Student Center
11:00 am - 1:30 pm

Dedication of the Global Gallery
International Programs and Services
hosts the dedication of the Global Gallery
including the announcement of the 1st Annual Study Abroad Photo Contest winners
East International Lounge, Student Center

Reception for Global Gallery Dedication
East International Lounge, Student Center
6:00 pm

Proclamation for Global Gallery Dedication
Ballroom D, Student Center
7:00 pm

Tales from the Beijing Opera
Ballroom D, Student Center
7:30 pm
View the promotional video.

Wednesday, February 13

International Bazaar
Hall of Fame, Student Center
10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Irish Cuisine
Old Main Restaurant, Student Center
11:00 am - 1:30 pm

Food Fair
Ballrooms, Student Center
11:00 am - 1:30 pm

Free Film
Rang De Basanti (2006)
Directed by Rakesh Omprakash Mehra
Presented by Jyotsna Kapur (Lecturer)
College of Mass Communication and Media Arts
Auditorium, Student Center
7:00 pm

Thursday, February 14

International Bazaar
Hall of Fame, Student Center
10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Friday, February 15

International Buffet
Renaissance Room, Student Center
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Menu for the International Buffet

Appetizers

Apple, Green Onion, & Jalapeno Salsa
Black Bean & Corn Salsa (Brazil), Served w/Tortilla Chips
Fasole Batuta w/Warm Bread (Romania)
Feta Cheese & Paprika (Bulgaria)
Roasted Red Peppers

Salad

Russian Tomato Salad (Russia)
La Caprese (Italy)
Acar (Indonesia)

Soup

Gazpacho(Spain)
Finnish Summer Vegetable Soup (Finland)

Entrees

Chutetas De Puerco Criollas (Cuba)
Stifado (Greece)
Yassa au Poulet (West Africa)

Sides

Ratatouille Creole (Caribbean)
Spiced Coconut Sweet Potato (Philippine)
Rotkohl Mit Apfeln (Germany)

Bread

Peasant Bread (Italy)
Yemarina Yewotet Dabo (Ethiopia)

Desserts

Honeydew w/Carmelia Sauce Andorra
Gajjar Halwa (India)
Apple Twists (Austria)
Black Forest Trifle (England)

International Cultural Show
Ballrooms, Student Center
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

 

 

Special thanks to the Office of the Chancellor, the College of Mass Communication and Media Arts, Fine Arts Activity Fee and Student Center Dining. The International Festival is co-sponsored by International Programs and Services and Undergraduate Student Government.