International Food and Culture Festival reaches new heights
Fri, 05 Dec 2014 09:25:00 GMT
The twice-yearly International Food and Culture Festival showcases the culture diversity of the University’s student body
ONE of the University’s most highly anticipated and welcomed international events took place on campus in November.
The twice-yearly International Food and Culture Festival, hosted by the University’s international student societies and sponsored by the International Office, showcased the culture diversity of the University’s student body.
The University currently welcomes over 3,000 international students from approximately 125 countries and such a large number brings an international dimension to the university as well as the town.
Around 35 international societies celebrated their food and culture by presenting guests with samples of their national dishes. The cuisine on offer included culinary fare from France, Malaysia, Cameroon, Iraq, Vietnam, India, Hong Kong, Bulgaria, Libya and the Czech Republic, to name but a few.
The food on offer was complemented by a range of performances from the students of national dance, musical instruments, traditional games and singing – “where else would you see Vietnamese robotics, Egyptian beat-boxing, Zorba dancing, Russian rock and a Pakistani cover version of the Oasis’ hit Wonderwall?” commented one of the organisers.
“The event has become a major part of the University’s events calendar,” said Festival Co-ordinator and University International Marketing and Events Officer Alan Tobi. “I am always overwhelmed at the passion, commitment and effort the students put into this Festival and it’s a great opportunity for our students to make new friends and learn a little more about different cultures.
“It was a magical experience for everyone who came along, particularly the many UK students who attend as well,” he added.
The University of Huddersfield challenges itself in becoming an ‘outstanding international university’ and the day-long Festival, open to students and staff from all subjects, showcases the international flavour of the student community.
“The event for me was a fantastic cultural exchange between international and home students,” said British Advertising and Marketing Communications student Jamie Priestley, who attended the event. “It was a unique experience being able to meet and socialise with friendly, dynamic, yet easy-going international students and it opened the door to meet some great people and make friends.”
- For further information about the University of Huddersfield’s International Food and Culture Festival, contact Alan Tobi on a.tobi@hud.ac.uk.
