Event

FIUTS CulturalFest

CulturalFest is a rare opportunity to travel the world in a day! Held in Meany Hall on the University of Washington campus, CulturalFest is created by FIUTS, the Foundation for International Understanding Through Students, and more than 300 UW students from around the world.

From 11 am - 3 pm, visit the free CulturalFest Cultural Expo, presented by students and scholars from around the world. Visitors can pick up a passport and travel to more than 30 countries in just a couple of hours! Free admission; all ages welcome.

Evening Performances, 8 pm, $15
Student tickets are available for $10 from the FIUTS office on the University of Washington campus.
The evening offers an opportunity to enjoy music and dance performances by student groups representing ten cultural groups. Tickets are just $15. Performances begin at 8 pm and doors open at 7 so ticket holders can enjoy a sampling of the Cultural Expo as well!

FIUTS is pleased to announce this year's talented CulturalFest performers!

The Cumbieros, Cumbia Music from South America
Dazzler, Chinese Classical Dance
UW AWAAS, South Asian A Cappella
Layali Dabkeh, Arab Folk Dance
Sayaw, Philippines Folk Dance
Husky Wushu Team, Chinese Martial Arts
Onefourfive, Republic of Georgia A Cappella
Violetta Parra, Traditional Chilean Dance
Natya, Indian Classical Dance
Barvinok, Ukrainian Hutsul Dance

Silent Auction and Reception, 5:30 pm, $45
For supporters and community members passionate about FIUTS' mission to build cross-cultural understanding in our community, a special cocktail reception and silent auction begins at 5:30, featuring almost 100 unique experiences and items from around the corner or across the globe. A limited number of tickets are available. Children 10 and under with a performance ticket are welcome to attend the reception with a paying adult.