Activities: Multicultural Festival
The Office of Multicultural Services in partnership with the Human Relations Department for the City of Hamilton hosted a Multicultural Festival on Saturday, June 13, 2009 from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on the Courtyard at Miami University Hamilton.
The Multicultural Festival was devoted to promoting peace, understanding and respect among people of different races, ethnicities and cultural backgrounds at no charge. Fatih Daniels, "The Midday Motivator" on the New MOJO 100.3 provided us with a two-hour remote broadcast. Students from both Ghana and Kenya wore authentic African fashion in our African Fashion Show, and many participated in our Spoken Word event all of which promoted the theme of Cultural Diversity.
We welcomed Alhambra Dance Troupe and Spirit of the Pacific Islands back to the stage. We also welcomed newcomers, the Alpha & Omega Boyz (Hip-Hop Cultural Dance Team) and the Male Chorus Choir of St. Phillips CME Church, to the stage. Admissions & Financial Aid, African Arts & Murphy's Sweet Treats, Allstate Insurance Company, Asia Christian Services, Athenian Restaurant, Black Doll House, BLAD Talent Agency for KIDS Non Profit Organization, Comida Colombia, Freezers, Frosty's, INAU, Mt. Zion Apostolic Temple, Older & Wiser Learners (OWLS), Rock Hound Mining, Rose Wear Collections, Student Government Association (SGA), St. Phillips CME Church, Student Services, Usborne Books and V's Catering joined us as exhibitors and/or vendors.Our children had a ball on the Bumper Cars, Rescue Heroes Playland, Spiderman 3-IN-1 Combo, and T-Ball Extreme toys.
Miami University Hamilton's Office of Multicultural Services and the City of Hamilton's Department of Human Relations would like to say thanks to all who participated with your family and friends. We had a great time and hope to see you next year!
This years sponsors included: Allstate Insurance Company; Miami University Hamilton's Admissions & Financial Aid, Student Activities, Student Services, and the Minority Action Committee (MAC); and Neighborhood Housing Service, Inc. of Hamilton, Ohio.
