Missouri Baptist University’s annual International Festival in the Mabee Great Hall offered students the opportunity to experience elements from cultures around the world and featured display tables, choirs and dancers to recognize the wonderful diversity in God’s creation.
Photo by Stacy Rohan
Students join in learning the moves to a traditional Indian dance, led by Dances of India. The annual International Festival took place in the Great Hall on Jan. 31, where students and staff enjoyed a cultural variety of food, information and entertainment.
Callum Barker, right, member of the MBU men’s basketball team, speaks with a student about life in Australia. Photo by Stacy Rohan
Webster University displays a table presenting their study abroad programs. Photo by Cam Cosey
A dancer from Dances of India performs. Photo by Stacy Rohan
Students discuss Europe’s culture while enjoying sweets. Photo By Stacy Rohan
The Latin American table representing nations like Brazil. Photo by Cam Cosey
The Middle Eastern table attracting interested students to its offerings for travel. Photo by Cam Cosey
Students mingling in front of the African display table. Photo by Cam Cosey
Edwin Musyoka, center, leads students in native Kenyan dances. Photo by Stacy Rohan
Colorful Asia table. Photo by Cam Cosey
Edwin Musyoka, right, teaches Gabrielle Iswell-Smith, left, and Alexia Duncan, center, the Swahili language. Photo by Stacy Rohan
Meredith Linn, left, speaks to Heidi Wilson about study abroad opportunities. Photo by Stacy Rohan
A table showcasing Malawi currency. Photo by Cam Cosey
Jordan Cox directs MBU Chorale. Photo by Stacy Rohan
Photo by Cam Cosey
Missouri Baptist University’s International Festival always fills the Mabee Great Hall with sights, sounds and smells from nations around the world. Immediately following chapel, the event featured Chorale, food, display tables, dancers and drew dozens of students.
Photo by Stacy Rohan
Photo by Cam Cosey
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