Multicultural Fair

Around the world in the Hall

Amanda Baucher ’25

Features and Sports Copy Editor

The second ever Louisville Multicultural Fair took place Monday, March 10. The event was not only facilitated by ASB, but also completely student run. Students met the week prior to make groups who shared their cultural identities, helping to foster a sense of community. This created a fair with students representing a variety of diverse cultures from around the world.

Before the actual fair started, two videos that explained the difference between cultural appropriation and cultural appreciation were presented by ASB. Students learned beforehand that cultural appropriation is when someone of another, often more privileged culture, borrows elements from another culture. The videos shared how cultural appropriation is not only extremely inappropriate, but also seen in different types of mainstream media such as television, movies, music and the fashion industry.

The Multicultural fair aimed to be a source of cultural appreciation, where students could walk around to learn about different cultures. Following the video presentations, students were treated to a performance by Sophia Serrano ’27, who danced a beautiful traditional Mexican hat Folklorico dance.

Olivia Haber ’26 singing karaoke with her Philippian classmates

Then the fair was off and running, with no shortage of representation. Students were able to learn from a number of cultures from Lebanon to Sweden, from El Salvador to China, and nearly everything in between. Each table had something unique to offer from their culture, whether it was the great cuisine from Mexico, or the fun karaoke in the Philippines.

However, the food and presentations are not the only important aspects of the fair: The students behind the booths also shared knowledge and traditions of their respective culture. The table from Peru shared a Inca Kola, golden soda they explained tasted similar to bubblegum.

Fellow Greek Students

Yitsa Prevas ’26 shared that she participates in dance competitions with her Greek Orthodox church, and how they recently won first place at a local tournament.

Ella Sutherland ’25 shared her Scottish culture through her family crest.

Ava Behjat ’27 wore a tribal dress from the south of Iran, while Farrah Heidari ’27 wore a modern take of an Iranian tribal dress, and they explained to visitors the details of the upcoming Persian New Year (Norooz).

Elle Calle ’25 had an old Colombian identification card from her family displayed at the table for people to admire.

While there was plenty of good food from across the world, the purpose of the multicultural fair served as an opportunity for students to share their culture. Within the walls of St. Louis Hall, all of us were able to appreciate the various cultures that exist within our Louisville community.

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