The annual Multicultural Fair is an international celebration that highlights the amazing cultural diversity of the Schoolcraft College community. Celebrating its tenth anniversary this year, Multicultural Fair features cultural displays, performances, language demonstrations, and international foods.

Upon entering the fair participants will receive a World Map Trivia game, to test their geographic knowledge of the world, and "passports" that can be stamped at each display table they visit. More than two dozen nations and cultures will be represented in displays where Schoolcraft students, faculty and staff will share their culture and answer questions. Performances will run continuously throughout the day, featuring dance, music, art and poetry.

This year's Multicultural Fair will be held Thursday, March 31, 2011, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the VisTaTech Center. The fair is free and open to the public. For more information, contact Josselyn Moore, 734-462-4400 ext. 5271 (jmoore@schoolcraft.edu), or Helen Ditouras, 734-462-4400 ext. 5641 (hditoura@schoolcraft.edu).10th annual Multicultural Fair
Thursday, March 31
10 AM -3 PM
DiPonio/ Mainstreet/ Presentation Room

~ Take a Trip Around the World ~

We will be celebrating our 10th annual Multicultural Fair next week.  In addition to bringing back perennial favorites, there will be new performances and exhibits.  We have expanded this year and are also offering events in the Presentation Room.  Plan to visit the Fair next Thursday and take your trip around the world --without ever leaving campus.

Bring your classes, friends, colleagues, family and members of the community.  This event is open to the public and absolutely free, except where noted.  Here is a preview of what is planned:

Performances – DiPonio Room
10-10:30 Companeros de Flamenco  NEW!   
10:30-10:45 Children’s Center Kindergarten Class
10:45-11:05 Manoogian School Armenian Dancers
11:05-11:25 Capoeira: Brazilian Athletic Dance
11:25-12:00 Mariachi Cora Band
12:00-12:45 Marcus Garvey Academy African Drum & Dance Ensemble
12:45-1:15 Bag Pipes and Scottish Dancers  NEW!
1:15-1:45 Mariachi Cora Band
1:45-2:15 O’Hare Irish Step Dancers
2:15-3:00 Salsa Dancers: Energetic Soul Studio

New This Year!  Presentation Room
11-11:45
 Fashion Show: Clothing of India  NEW!
• Traditional clothing from various regions in India
• Sari wrapping demonstration
1-1:45  Fashion Show: Clothing of India  - encore

Mainstreet
 • Eyebrow threading  NEW!  [Minimal charge]
• Henna Painting
• Phoenix Theatres offering FREE popcorn and movie passes  NEW!

Country/ Culture Table Displays
1. Arab Culture
2. Colombia
3. Egypt
4. England
5. Greece
6. India
7. Iraq
8. Israel
9. Italy
10. Lebanon
11. Liberia
12. Mexico
13. Native Americans
14. Pakistan
15. Palestine
16. Philippines
17. Poland
18. Russia
19. Venezuala

World Trivia Quiz
On your way into the Fair, answer World Trivia questions correctly and win prizes!

Student Poster Sessions – Mainstreet
International Short Films
 [History/ English Classes: Steve Berg, Instructor]
Francophone Countries Featuring artists and chefs from France, Belgium, the Congo, Quebec province, & Louisianne (USA)   [French Classes: Yovana Parmeswaree Veerasamy, Instructor] 

Participating Restaurants – donating free ethnic snacks
1. Buca Di Bepo
2. Buffalo Wild Wings
3. Charley’s Grill
4. Claddagh Irish Pub
5. Dunia Sweets
6. Heritage Bakery
7. LaFeast
8. Noodles and Co.
9. Panchero’s
10. Potbelly
11. Trader Joes

Radio Stations 
1. WDVD 10-12noon
2. 89X 12noon -2

PTK Hallmark Project NEW!
 PTK will be producing an interactive virtual tour of the Fair built on video, photographs, and interviews at the Fair.