Students packed the 4th floor ballroom of the Student Union on Monday, Nov. 16, for a Multi-Cultural Fest.
The gathering brought together Queens College’s cultural clubs to broaden students’ awareness of other cultures.
“We’re a very diverse college, so it’s very important to learn about other students backgrounds and come together,” said Hillel Secretary Sara Pilavin.
Clubs brought ethnic and cultural cuisine, ranging from the Italian American Club’s ziti and tre-colori, or rainbow cookies, to the Iranian Club’s rice with raisins and meat to chocolate coins, referred to as gelt, from the Hillel.
“The Multi-Cultural Fest is a good way to promote understanding of different cultures,” said Fabiana Lo Brutto, a member of the Italian American Club. “Especially through food, which is a basic universal language.”
Some cultural clubs also took the opportunity to show off their own dance styles. Members of the Indian Student Association performed a Bollywood style hip-hop performance.
“We were so happy that they wanted to learn about our culture and about us,” said member Christina Mathew.
According to organizers, the event was a success and was similar, but more intimate, to Club Day.
“It took a lot of effort putting this all together,” said Shani Minchong, the event’s organizer. “You get to see all of Queens College’s Diversity in one spot.”
“The Student Association did a fantastic job of getting all the cultural organizations out. I think this is a great event,” said Director of Student Life John Andrejack. “I’m happy that so many QC students came out in support.”
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