International Festival

The Office of International Education is proud to sponsor the annual International Festival. Usually held in the spring semester, it is an important and well-attended event which celebrates world cultures and increases cross-cultural awareness. The International Festival welcomes involvement from all members of the Roanoke College community. Highlights include the wonderful displays created by students and faculty members from various countries, a mix of Brazilian, Irish, Japanese and Middle Eastern music, and of course, the Indian dancing. 

Roanoke students in traditional Japanese dress at 2006 International Festival

Nearly 300 people participate, looking at displays of Kenyan textiles and Masai spears, Polish dresses and Ukrainian egg design while munching on international desserts, receiving free Henna painting and having their name written in various languages.