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Knox College International Fair

January 25, 2020 @ 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Knox College students from all across the globe will spotlight diverse food, culture, and entertainment as part of the 39th annual International Fair. The theme for this year’s I-Fair is “Street Culture: Walk. Explore. Experience.”
The traditional cultural showcase, booths, and international buffet will take place on Saturday, January 25, 2020, on the Knox campus. The Saturday events, which are open to the public, include:

*BOOTHS FAIR
12:00 to 1:30 p.m.
Ford Center for the Fine Arts lobby

Fun and educational, the cultural exhibits are organized by Knox students and student organizations. Admission is free.

*FLAG PARADE & CULTURAL SHOWCASE
1:30 to 4:00 p.m.
Ford Center for the Fine Arts, Kresge Recital Hall

Students will enter Kresge Recital Hall carrying flags that represent the student body at Knox. Following the flag parade, performances will include songs, dances, poetry readings, and more from cultures around the world. Doors open at 1:00 p.m. Admission is free.

*FOOD FAIR
5 to 8 p.m.
Seymour Union

Foods from different countries and cultures are prepared and served by students. Price is $9 (free for kids 5 and under). Knox students with a meal plan can use a meal swipe. After paying, everyone will receive a wristband, which is required for entrance to the Food Fair.

Purchasing Wristbands:

Wristbands to the Food Fair will be on sale (cash only) at the International Club table during the Booths Fair, during intermission of the Cultural Showcase, and at the door of the Food Fair.

This is the Buffet Menu for the International Food Fair (listed by each club’s booth):

aaina

* Nepal: Aloo dun on sticks (spiced potato on sticks) – vegetarian, vegan, halal.
* Bangladesh: Chicken Shashlik
* South Asia: Rooh Afza (Mixed Fruit and Rose Syrup Drink)

Allied Blacks for Liberty and Equality (ABLE)

* USA: Walking Tacos – vegetarian

Asian Student Association

* Japan: Ice Cream Dessert – vegetarian

Chinese Club

* China: 孜然羊肉 (Sliced Cumin Lamb) – Halal; 冰粉 (Chinese cold Drink with jelly-like taste) – vegetarian

Harambee

* Ghana: Kelewele – vegetarian, vegan
* Nigeria/Ghana: Suya
* Nigeria: Puff Puff

Japanese Club

* Japan: Tsumira Soup (Meatball Miso Soup); Makizushi (rolled Sushi) – vegetarian, vegan

Korean Cultural Club & ASA

* 수정과 (Sujeonggwa) (Traditional Korean Winter Punch) – vegetarian, vegan; 소떡소떡 (Sotteok Sotteok) (Hotdog Rice Cake Skewer)

Lo Nuestro

* Honduras: Topogigios
* Mexico: Sopes – gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan

M.E.Ch.A.

* Mexico: Elote (Corn) – vegetarian; Gorditas – vegetarian; Horchata – vegetarian

Vietnamese Club

* Gỏi cuốn chay (Vietnamese Vegetarian Spring Roll); Gỏi cuốn (Vietnamese Spring Roll)

Additional Offerings

* Tibet: Momo (Tibetan Dumplings)
* Myanmar: Kyawk Kyaw – gluten-free, vegetarian

Details

Date:
January 25, 2020
Time:
12:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Event Category:

Venue

Knox College
2 E. South St.
Galesburg, IL 61401 United States
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Organizer

Knox College
Phone:
309-341-7000
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