November 22, 2002

"HOLIDAYS AROUND THE WORLD" CELEBRATES DIVERSE CULTURES

Come and see how holidays are celebrated in other countries at "Holidays Around the World," a celebration that recognizes holidays in numerous cultures. The event, which is free and open to the public, runs from 11 a.m.- 2 p.m., Dec. 7, at the Boise State University Student Union Jordan Ballroom D.

Children and adults will experience hands-on projects such as learning how to write Fa Chun, creating candy-filled stockings, making dolls and beading necklaces. Other activities include music, videos, educational booths, a cultural dance, photos with Santa and ethnic appetizers. Community businesses will also display and sell assorted ethnic items.

Participating Boise State organizations include the Island Rhythms Club, Hui-O-Aloha, Vietnamese Student Association, Black Student Alliance, Organizacion de Estudiantes Latino-Americanos, Hong Kong Student Association, International Student Association and the Intertribal Native Council.

The event is sponsored by the Boise State Cultural Center, Families of Multi-Ethnic Adopted Children, Boise State Housing, Boise State Children’s Center and the Boise State Counseling Center.

For more information call 426-4259.

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Emina Bektic

Cultural Center

426-1449

Pat Pyke

communications and marketing

426-1987

Patri Ann Thompson

communications and marketing

426-3196