On Sunday March 24, the Pitman Center was filled with booths from over 25 countries selling food and sharing their culture with attendees. From 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. UI students and Moscow community members enjoyed delicious cultural food, exciting performances and a chance to learn about cultures from across the world.
Attendees were able to purchase an array of foods from many countries selling samples of their traditional cuisine. Some popular dishes include Coxinha, a fried chicken dumpling, from Brazil, “Danish pancakes” from Denmark, Hot Pot from China and Chicken Biryani from Bangladesh.
Cultural performances ranged from a Chinese dragon dance, Mexican-style music and singing and several cultural dances, including one from Azerbaijan. There were also informational presentations throughout the afternoon, some expressed cultural traditions and others recounted the joys of travelling to experience multiple cultures and places.
The Pitman was crowded with attendees, and there were hundreds who came to enjoy an afternoon of experiencing different cultures. As the 26th annual Cruise the World, this was the biggest year yet, with multiple floors and areas of the Pitman Center being utilized and more countries than ever before.
One of the most anticipated events in the Moscow Community, this year’s Cruise the World did not disappoint and was a joyful and delicious celebration of the cultural diversity on the Palouse!
Grace Giger can be reached at [email protected]