The 44th Annual International Fair will be an excellent opportunity to explore the sights, sounds and tastes from around the world without getting on a plane. On Saturday, March 7th, hotsted by International Students of Lewis and Clark (ISLC), the International Fair celebrates our diverse student body by sharing various cultures and backgrounds with the college and local communities.

In the spirit of interactive learning, we invite you to attend a day full of food, cultural displays, activities and performances. The event is appropriate for people of all ages. Please come experience an exceptional celebration of different traditions and heritages from every corner of the world. For more detailed information or any other questions, please telephone the International Students and Scholars

Contact:

International Students & Scholars Office at (503) 768-7305.

Co-Chairs of the event

Sara Eichelberger (sle@lclark.edu)

Shelley Zhao (yunjie@lclark.edu)

Important Details:

Date: Saturday, March 7th, 2009

Time:

Food & Exhibition: 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Our international students serve their favorite dishes with their "Spices of the World". Also, view the cultural displays from various countries around the world, listen to the music, and participate in activities.

Performances: 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Come and enjoy the free cultural dance, theatre performances, and an international fashion show.

Place:

Templeton Center Fields Dining Room & Stamm Dining Hall, Lewis & Clark College
(food and exhibition)

Agnes Flanagan Chapel, Lewis & Clark College
(performances)

Cost: Performances are free. Food costs T.B.A.

Theme: "Spices of the World"

Performances:

1. Pacific Islands

"Poliahu"

2. China

"Peacock Dance"

3. Western Europe

"Fairy Reel"

4. North America

A CAPPELLA group singing

5. Southeast Asia

"And a little further to the right¡¦"

6. Latin America

Cultural Dance

7. South Asia

Bollywood Dance

8. Middle East

Cultural Dance

9. Africa

Cultural Dance&Music

10. Japan

"Yosakoi"