WEST LIBERTY, W.Va., March 17, 2016 — West Liberty University brings a taste of different culture with its annual food festival. The event will take place from 3-6 p.m., Monday, March 21 in the College Union Ballroom and is open to the public.
“For all our students it’s an important cultural event that helps them to try different cuisine right here on campus. The festival focuses on exposing students to other cultures and sharing. This interaction with the rest of campus is important to our international students because it builds community,” said Mia Szabo, director of International Student Enrollment. There are a total of 55 international students this semester studying and taking part in activities.
There will be dishes served representing 15 different countries including: China, El Salvador, Indonesia, Japan, Kazakhstan, Nepal, Nigeria, Pakistan, Romania, Spain, Thailand, Tunisia, Turkmenistan, Ukraine and Vietnam.
Visitors will receive an opportunity to try different types of food. Vegetarian options, halal and traditional meat and authentic spicy dishes will be served at the festival.
The WLU International Office and International Club are organizing the event and hope that lots of hungry guests will join them for the fun.
“Being an exchange student I learned that language and food are two things which truly connect people. I think food festival is an amazing opportunity to try flavors from around the world and get a taste of different cultures,” said Ammar Anis, events coordinator for the International Club.
The Club officers are: Natasha Muhametzyanova of Turkmenistan, president; Amber Harris of USA, vicepresident, Ammara Anis of Pakistan, coordinator of events and Mimi Albon of USA, marketing coordinator.
“Come to the food festival. Add some spice to your life!” said Anis.
For more information, please contact Szabo at 304.336.8270.