By Abigail Vidals
Walking into the Pirate Union Building, it was hard not to notice the vivid colors of flags and the excitement of students, faculty, and staff. The event usually starts off with a bowl of rice, with side dishes offered around the event.
]The Pub was filled with tables, each representing a country, and displayed with unique decorations and varieties of food.
Many of the participants behind those tables were international students representing their own country, while others were host families and local students representing their cultural heritage.
Represented countries included Malaysia, Guatemala, Vietnam, Mexico, Indonesia, China, and South Korea. There was also a study-abroad table offering scholarship opportunities and information to any student interested in taking their college experience out into the world.
With an endless, many-layered cultural exchange happening among the College community, it was hard not to get swept up.
The entertainment included a traditional Malaysian dance, the singing of the Indonesian national anthem, and Vietnamese games.
The tradition of holding the Pub Global event began in 2011 and is alternated every other year with a Lunar New Year celebration.
