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International Festival

International Festival is a showcase of the diversity of the Â鶹´«Ã½ body at WMU. Students from around the world share their cultures, fashions and food with the Kalamazoo community.

A popular event since 1989, the International Festival has taken attendees on a trip around the world—without leaving Michigan—to enjoy some of the music, foods, fashions and traditional dances of many cultures. The annual event has provided thousands of Â鶹´«Ã½s and community members the chance to experience food, culture and fashion from around the world through booth displays and performances brought to life by WMU international and cultural RSO’s.

The International Festival is organized by the Haenicke Institute for Global Education and often involves partnerships with other organizations on campus. 

Questions?

To register, a designated member of your RSO should complete the sign up form above. Note that participation requires weekly meetings.

This year's International Festival invites participation in at least one of the following categories: 

  1. Booth Display: showcase of home-country spaces, traditions or customs. 
    Funding Available: $300 maximum*
  2. Fashion Show: showcase of traditional outfit, dressing ritual or other clothing component.
    Funding Available: $150 maximum*
  3. Performance: showcase a traditional song, dance or other performance-based component.
    Funding Available: $150 maximum*

*Funding is limited and will be assigned on a first-come-first-served basis.

Yes! We are currently developing volunteer Â鶹´«Ã½ for International Festival 2024. Let us know you are interested by completing the Volunteer sign up form above and we will reach out to you with further details!

Yes! Please help us in promoting the festival by sharing on social media, talking to your friends, and marking your calendars. 

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Fall 2024 Schedule

International Festival Fall 2024 Schedule
Doors Open2:00pmMiller Auditorium
Welcome Speeches2:45pmMiller Main Stage
Performances - Session 13:00pmMiller Main Stage
Performances - Session 24:00pmMiller Main Stage
Award Ceremony5:30pmMiller Main Stage
Festival Concludes6:00pmMiller Auditorium