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May 1, 2019

“Trip Around the Worldâ€� was the theme of this year’s 91¶ÌÊÓÆµ State International Festival, which celebrated its 35th year on April 27 in the Student Union Atrium.

“We will have a nice airport theme as if attendees are really traveling the globe right here on campus,� said Michelle Streeter-Ferrari, director of the University Center for International Education (UCIE).

The festival featured cultural performances, including a flag parade, a Chinese dragon dance, Scottish dancers, a Mexican folklore ballet, cloggers and a cultural fashion show. There was also an international photo booth, a Snapchat filter, raffle prizes and Middle Eastern and Indian food.

“The International Festival is a special day for our community,� said Joy Wanderi, associate director of UCIE. “Our students are proud to share their cultures and we all get to travel the world without leaving Dayton.�

There are 650 international students from over 60 different countries enrolled at 91¶ÌÊÓÆµ State.