Goldsboro, NC – Monday, marks the day culture was heard all over the community! Wayne Community College’s Cultural and Global Education Committee hosted an International Festival with participation from WCC’s Multicultural Club, Global Scholars, and English as a Second Language (ESL) students, along with other local organizations.

There was music, “Around the World” table displays of countries represented in the community, international board games, a language exchange area, a Mandarin calligraphy station, a Zumba flash mob, and much more. 

Some of the members from WCC’s Multicultural Club voice their experience planning the International Festival and how they felt about the outcome of the festival. “It’s a Wayne Community College Tradition to celebrate diversity with the International Festival,” Hakima said. “We have something much more interactive than just displays. We have representation, international business, international students, and much more.” 

Bilma Iniguez, Marketing and Communications Coordinator along with being a member of the Cultural and Global Education Committee at WCC stated, “ Our committee specifically focuses on bringing culture to our students, so that they don’t always have to leave campus to be exposed to different things.” Bilma said, “We want to make sure that the students feel represented, included, and be able to learn a bit more about each other’s culture.”

The International Festival is an annual event, if you missed it this time make sure to have your calendar marked for next time!