“Dine With Us” offers taste of Ghanaian culture

By Yen Nguyen

Chadron State College International Office hosted international luncheon “Dine With Us” featuring Nicole Lartey, 25, senior of Accra, Ghana, in the Scottsbluff Room, Tuesday.  

The event drew attention of students, faculty, staff and community members. During the luncheon Lartey presented her country, Ghana, to the audiences, including the politics, economics, education system, local dishes and cultural significances in her country. 

“The presentation was quite educative, fascinating and worth the time,” said Chinaza Nwosa, 20, senior of Lagos, Nigeria.

Among the topics, Lartey said her favorite part was talking about customary day-born names because she could go in-depth about the real and true meaning of her culture.

“I felt excited. It was my first time elaborating more on my country and its culture,” Lartey said. 

The luncheon also featured “Jollof rice,” a Ghanaian dish. “The food was alright but they could have done better,” said Lartey. 

Lartey said she will make Bofrot, which is a Ghanaian mini doughnut, in the upcoming Food Tasting Party hosted by International Club. The event will be held at 5 p.m. this Saturday in Student Center Ballroom.