Festival of Communities

When

Apr. 22, 2023, 12pm to 3pm

Campus Location

Description

One of UNLV's greatest traditions is back! Join us as we celebrate the art, food, and culture of Las Vegas's rich global community. Enjoy live performances and entertainment, global crafts, cultural discovery, delicious tastes from across the world, and more.

Performances

  • 12:00 p.m. – Festival of Communities Welcome
  • 12:10 p.m. – Introduction
  • 12:15 p.m. – Sri Lankan Student Association
  • 12:30 p.m. – Habesha Student Association
  • 12:45 p.m. – Japanese Student Alliance
  • 1:00 p.m. – Yoon's Kpop Dance Class
  • 1:15 p.m. – Vietnamese Student Organization
  • 1:30 p.m. – Minority Serving Institution Student Council
  • 1:45 p.m. – Mariachi Rebelde de UNLV
  • 2:00 p.m. – National Pan-Hellenic Council
  • 2:15 p.m. – ‘Ewalu Club
  • 2:30 p.m. – UNLV Native American Student Association
  • 2:45 p.m. – Powwow 4 the Planet Dancers
  • 3:00 p.m. – Festival of Communities Wrap Up/Goodbye

Festival of Communities Food Booths

The following booths will be selling various food and drink items as a fundraiser for their student organizations:

  • Epicurean Society
    • Potstickers
  • UNLV Engineers Without Borders Chapter
    • Nicaraguan tacos and tamales 
  • Habesha Student Association
    • Tibs, injera, and sambusa
  • UNLV National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE)
    • Fried catfish, fried chicken, mac n cheese, and yams
  • Alpha Phi Gamma
    • Baked BBQ buns and egg rolls
  • International Business Association
    • Mamon and siopao
  • Nepalese Student Association- UNLV
    • Momo
  • Nu Eta chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.
    • Fried chicken, fried catfish, mac n cheese, collard greens, cornbread, green salad, and peach cobbler
  • Kappa Delta Chi
    • Pupusas 
  • Student Organization of Latinxs
    • Pupusas
  • Epsilon Alpha Sigma
    • Chicken kabob, falafel, kafta, tabbouleh, and hummus
  • Sigma Omega Nu
    • Pupusas
  • Omega Delta Phi
    • Tteokbokki
  • Japanese Language and Culture Club
    • Takoyaki
  • ‘Ewalu Club
    • Kalua pig
  • Vietnamese Student Association
    • Baguette, house special, grilled pork, grilled beef 
  • Rebel Improv
    • Lasagna al viareggio, spaghetti with meatballs, and penne pasta
  • Pi Zeta of Phi Beta Sigma inc
    • Chicken, green beans, cheese and mac
  • Japanese Student Alliance (JSA)
    • Yakisoba and sushi
  • Gamma Zeta Alpha
    • Sautéed sirloin steak with onions, grilled chicken breast, Puerto Rican rice with pigeon peas, and sweet plantains
  • Asian Pacific Islander Alliance
    • Mochi donuts and milk tea
  • National Pan-Hellenic Council
    • Catfish, yams, and mac n cheese
  • UNLV Comadres 
    • Pan dulce, Mexican candy, and fruit
  • Chinese Students and Scholars Association
    • Chow mein, teriyaki sauce, and octopus ball
  • Español Club
    • Chicharrones and horchata
  • Sri Lankan Student Association
    • Chicken and unsweet tea
  • Association of Latino Professionals for America
    • Tacos and tamales
  • Asian Pacific American Law Student Association
    • Onigiris
  • Latino Youth Leadership Alumni 
    • Mexican candy, fruit, and tajin

Kids Zone

The free Kids Zone will include an inflatable obstacle course, face painting, and temporary glitter tattoos.

Admission Information

Everyone is welcome to attend.

Contact Information

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