Knox College students from all around the world will showcase diverse food, culture, and entertainment as part of the 35th annual International Fair.

The traditional student talent show, cultural booths, and international buffet will take place on Saturday, January 30, 2016, on the Knox campus in Galesburg, Illinois. The Saturday events, which are open to the public, will consist of:

Booths
12:00 to 2:00 p.m., lobby of the Ford Center for Fine Arts
Fun and educational, the cultural exhibits are organized by Knox students and student organizations. Admission is free.

Flag Parade & Cultural Showcase
2:00 to 4:30 pm., Ford Center for Fine Arts, Kresge Recital Hall
Doors open at 1:30 p.m., and admission is free.

Food Fair
5:00 to 7:30 p.m., Seymour Union
Foods from different countries and cultures are prepared and served by students. Price is $8 (free for kids 5 and under). Students with a meal plan can use a meal swipe.

With 11% of its student body from outside the U.S., Knox has been ranked among top 25 liberal arts colleges for international diversity and among the top 50 for ethnic diversity.

International Fair is sponsored by the Knox College International Club, one of the College's largest student organizations.

Buffet Menu For Food Fair

• India - Chitra Anna - Lemon Rice, Bhel Poori, Mango Lassi, Chai Tea
• Nigeria & Senegal - Suya - Spicy Grilled Kebon
• China - Suan La Fen - Hot and Sour Potato Noodles, Kou Shui Ji - Mouthwatering Chicken, Cong You Bing - Chinese Scallion Pancakes
• Spain - Patatas a la riojana - Potatoes 'La rioja' style
• Myanmar - Burmese Chicken Curry
• Philippines - Lumpia - Egg Roll, Filipino Pancit - Noodles
• Indonesia & Vietnam - Nasi Uduk - Coconut Rice, Vietnamese Snow Fungus - Mushroom Salad
• El Salvador, Nicaragua, Mexico, Puerto Rico - Papusas, Tres Leches - Three Milk Cake, Arroz Con Gandules - Rice with Chickpeas, & Agua de Tamarindo - Tamarind Water, Pina Colada
• USA (Southern Comfort Food) - Baked Macaroni and Cheese, Peach Cobbler
• Japan - Yakisoba - Japanese fried noodles, Mitarashi-dango - Mitarashi mochi cakes - Matcha milk
• Germany, Austria, Switzerland - Bretzeln - Pretzels, Currywurst

Additional International Week Events:

Throughout next week, a series of events for students will take place on campus in connection with I-Fair. Those include:

• January 25, Traditional Outfit Day: Students will wear clothing that demonstrates their cultural identity throughout the day. Photos will be taken from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the Alumni Hall Atrium.
• Tuesday, January 26, "You have reached your final destination:" Immigration Stories in Ferris Lounge, 7:30 p.m.
• Wednesday, January 27, Class Action Presents: The History of Immigration in the U.S.: Alumni Hall Seminar Room, 5:00 p.m.
• Wednesday January 27 & Thursday, January 28, I-Mag Release and T-Shirt sale: Seymour Gallery, lunch and dinner
• Wednesday January 27 & Thursday, January 28, Share Your Travel Stories: Seymour Gallery, lunch and dinner
• Friday, January 29, International Tea Hour: Morocco: Alumni Hall second floor, 4-5 p.m.