Park University holds annual International Festival in the underground

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Micronesian Hula Dance

Zartasha Sani, Reporter
December 5, 2018

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Park President Greg Gunderson addresses the crowd at the International Festival held during International Education Week.
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Sophomore Zainab Abdulsalam represents Nigeria with her traditional clothing and booth.

Micronesian stick dance which consists of four men using sticks to portray a traditional dance form.
Micronesian stick dance which consists of four men using sticks to portray a traditional dance form.
The UMKC African Student Association performs at the International Festival.
The UMKC African Student Association performs African inspired dances mixed with Hip-hop.
Micronesian Hula Dance
Micronesian Hula Dance
Micronesian Hula Dance
Svetlana Yeager and Victoria perform a Russian song and dance.
Svetlana Yeager sings Russian songs at the International Festival as students and faculty enjoy the show.
Victoria and Ivan perform a traditional southern Russian dance.
Victoria and Ivan perform a traditional southern Russian dance.
Parkville Mayor Nan Johnston addresses the crowd about the festival and diversity in Parkville at the International Festival.
Dr. Gunderson addresses students at the International Festival.
Venezuela was one of the over 25 countries represented at the International Festival held in the underground at Park University.
Sophomore Alex Hale and sophomore Michela Lemons talking about the PIC booth
Nepal was one of the many countries represented at the festival. The booth showcased traditional clothing and popular sites to visit in the country.
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Freshman Shanna Her represents the Hmong Culture and hands out Hmong candy.
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The Tanzania booth had a soccer jersey which is a popular sport in the country as well as shoes and other garments.
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Global business major Stefani Rettenbacher represents her home country of Austria at the International Festival.
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A Micronesian stick dance that is performed by men.