Tasting a slice of other cultures

A mixture of aromas from dishes such as Chinese dumplings, Oliv’Ye Salad, and enchiladas filled the Scottsbluff room and Ballroom Saturday during the 38 annual International Food Tasting Party.

Along with dishes from cultures around the world, there were games of bingo, a silent auction, and entertainment from different cultures that occurred throughout the night. Cultures such as China, Ethiopia, Japan, Russia, Thailand, and many more were represented in some form during the night.

After 320 Chadron State College students and community members piled their plates with dishes and settled into their seats, an American tap dance consisting of international students and Chadron community tap dancers, took the stage and began the entertainment portion.

Dancers from Ethiopia, Job Corps, and China, along with alumni dancers with Luau Polynesia, portrayed their culture through dance. CSC alum Christine Seumanutafa-Collins and dance partner Kiri Close performed at the International Food Tasting Party as part of their dance club Luau Polynesia.

Songs from the United States, Thailand, Japan, Job Corps, and China were performed, along with a saxophone performance, Japan Tea Ceremony, and a guitar performance from Curacao also entertained the audience.

The International Club consists of international and American students. There are 58 International students enrolled for the 2014-2015 academic year.

Students began preparing the dishes Saturday morning and served, performed, and organized the entire event for the public.